Terrence Malik's THE TREE OF LIFE wins top honors at Cannes
Terrence Malik's The Tree of Life has become the first American film to win the top prize at Cannes since Fahrenheit 9/11 in 2004. There were reports of some audience members booing the film while others clapped. It will be interesting to see how the film fairs in the U.S. as it opens this week in theaters. Check out the full list of winners below!
FEATURE FILMS
Palme d'Or
THE TREE OF LIFE directed by Terrence MALICK
Grand Prix Ex-aequo
BIR ZAMANLAR ANADOLU'DA (ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA) directed by Nuri Bilge CEYLAN
LE GAMIN AU VÉLO (THE KID WITH A BIKE) directed by Jean-Pierre et Luc DARDENNE
Award for Best Director
Nicolas WINDING REFN for DRIVE
Award for Best Screenplay
Joseph CEDAR for HEARAT SHULAYIM (Footnote)
Award for Best Actress
Kirsten DUNST in MELANCHOLIA directed by Lars VON TRIER
Award for Best Actor
Jean DUJARDIN in THE ARTIST directed by Michel HAZANAVICIUS
Jury Prize
POLISSE (POLISS) directed by MAÏWENN
SHORT FILMS
Palme d'Or - Short Film
CROSS (CROSS - COUNTRY) directed by Maryna VRODA
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Jury Prize - Short Film
BADPAKJE 46 (SWIMSUIT 46) directed by Wannes DESTOOP