Video Contests, Film Festivals, and Awards
The Palme d'Or was awarded to Michael Haneke for "The White Ribbon". Michael Haneke accepted the distinction from the hands of Isabelle Huppert with these words: "Thank you very much. Sometimes my wife asks me a very feminine question: that is, am I happy. Well, let me say that at this moment in time, I am very happy. Much thanks also to Thierry Fr�maux for including me in this prestigious competition; to my producers, for letting me do what I wanted; to the funding sources which financed the film, and to the children, who were an enormous gift to me. A thousand thanks!" At the Laurete Press Conference, Michael Haneke said: "I feel good. Naturally. The Palme d'Or is the best prize a filmmaker can win. I am very happy. There are always rumors at the Festival, and one must not take them seriously. When I presented Hidden, everyone was telling me I was going to win the Palme. And I didn't get it� Of course, you're curious about how it's going to end up. I am not proud, but I am very happy. In my opinion, it's silly to be proud. As a director, I always see the flaws in my films. I'm never entirely satisfied. You just hope the audience won't notice them." The official Jury of this 62nd Festival de Cannes, presided by Isabelle Huppert, revealed the Prize winners during the Closing Ceremonies on the evening of May 24th. IN COMPETTION - FEATURE FILMS Palme d'Or Grand Prix Lifetime achievement award for his work and his exceptional contribution to the history of cinema Best Director Jury Prize Best Performance for an Actor Best Performance by an Actress Best Screenplay Prix Vulcain: Artist-Technician IN COMPETITION - SHORT FILMS Palme d'Or Special Distinction CAMERA D'OR Cam�ra d'Or � Special Distinction UN CERTAIN REGARD Prix Un Certain Regard - Fondation Gan pour le Cin�ma Jury Prize Special Prize Un Certain Regard 2009 CINEFONDATION First Cin�fondation Prize Second Cin�fondation Prize Third Cin�fondation Prize (ex aequo) NAMMAE UI JIP (Don't Step out of the House) directed by Jo Sung-hee (Korean Academy of Film Arts, Cor�e du Sud) For More information, visit www.festival-cannes.com
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