Kodi the Canine Star Wins Palm Dog at Cannes

Kodi, the star of the French comedy 'Dog on Trial,' won the Palm Dog Prize at Cannes. The Griffon mix delivered a 'breathtaking' performance as Cosmos, a guide dog on trial due to an attack. Kodi received a red collar for his top-notch role.

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Kodi, star of 'Dog on Trial,' takes home Cannes' top dog prize

There was lots of tail-wagging and face-licking as Kodi, this year's winner of the Palm Dog, the canine equivalent of the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, went up to receive his red collar for the French comedy "Dog on Trial" on Friday. The Griffon mix was praised for his "breathtaking" performance as Cosmos, a guide dog for a visually impaired man, who goes on trial over an attack, in a case whose outcome could mean death.