Filmmaker Peter Jackson , known for directing acclaimed projects such as " The Lord of the Rings " and " The Hobbit " trilogies, will be honoured with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.



The filmmaker will be awarded for his "body of work that blends Hollywood blockbusters and films d'auteur with extraordinary artistic vision and technological audacity", according to the festival's official website.



Jackson will be honoured at the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which will take place on May 12.



The director said it is one of the greatest privileges of his career to be presented with the award.