François Chalais Prize Winner
Yomeddine, directed by A.B. Shawky, just won the François Chalais Prize, awarded to the film “that best expresses the reality of our world while remaining true to the humanist thought of François Chalais.”
“Shawky shows a sure hand with his non-professional actors (…) and demonstrates a fine compositional eye” – VARIETY
“A simple story told with abundant gentleness, Yomeddine looks at a group of outcasts with such compassion and (...)
Yomeddine, directed by A.B. Shawky, just won the François Chalais Prize, awarded to the film “that best expresses the reality of our world while remaining true to the humanist thought of François Chalais.”
“Shawky shows a sure hand with his non-professional actors (…) and demonstrates a fine compositional eye” – VARIETY
“A simple story told with abundant gentleness, Yomeddine looks at a group of outcasts with such compassion and generosity” – SCREEN
CICAE Art Cinema Award Winner
Climax, directed by Gaspar Noé, just won the CICAE Art Cinema Award at the 50th Directors’ Fortnight!
“an extraordinarily intense experience” – SCREEN
“visually extraordinary, structurally and formally audacious” – THE GUARDIAN
“certainly the best snapshot of a talented filmmaker” – INDIEWIRE
Climax, directed by Gaspar Noé, just won the CICAE Art Cinema Award at the 50th Directors’ Fortnight!
“an extraordinarily intense experience” – SCREEN
“visually extraordinary, structurally and formally audacious” – THE GUARDIAN
“certainly the best snapshot of a talented filmmaker” – INDIEWIRE
Jury Prize Winner
Capharnaüm, directed by Nadine Labaki, just won the Jury Prize, the Ecumenical Jury Prize and the Social Responsibility Award at the 71st Cannes Film Festival!
“Raw dramatic power” – SCREEN
“a splendid addition to the ranks of great guttersnipe dramas” – VARIETY
“Soulful, wounded-eyed preteen taking the lead” – THE WRAP
Capharnaüm, directed by Nadine Labaki, just won the Jury Prize, the Ecumenical Jury Prize and the Social Responsibility Award at the 71st Cannes Film Festival!
“Raw dramatic power” – SCREEN
“a splendid addition to the ranks of great guttersnipe dramas” – VARIETY
“Soulful, wounded-eyed preteen taking the lead” – THE WRAP
Special Palme d'Or Winner
The Image Book, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, just won the very first Special Palme d’Or at the 71st Cannes Film Festival!
“One of the most authentic endings in the filmmaker’s nearly 60-year career”
“Godard’s full-fledged experimental technique maintains deep philosophical ambitions” – INDIE WIRE
“Godard’s eyeball-frazzling video essay bewilders and delights” – THE GUARDIAN
The Image Book, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, just won the very first Special Palme d’Or at the 71st Cannes Film Festival!
“One of the most authentic endings in the filmmaker’s nearly 60-year career”
“Godard’s full-fledged experimental technique maintains deep philosophical ambitions” – INDIE WIRE
“Godard’s eyeball-frazzling video essay bewilders and delights” – THE GUARDIAN
Palme d'Or Winner
Shoplifters, directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu, just won the Palme d’Or at the 71st Cannes Film Festival!
“Sensitive, unaffected performances from Kairi and Sasaki.” – VARIETY
“Kore-Eda Hirokazu turns in a masterful ensemble piece about a “family” living on its wits “
“Heartbreaking film” – SCREEN
“A rich, satisfying film” – THE GUARDIAN
Shoplifters, directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu, just won the Palme d’Or at the 71st Cannes Film Festival!
“Sensitive, unaffected performances from Kairi and Sasaki.” – VARIETY
“Kore-Eda Hirokazu turns in a masterful ensemble piece about a “family” living on its wits “
“Heartbreaking film” – SCREEN
“A rich, satisfying film” – THE GUARDIAN
US Release (FOX)
“Charged and poignant.” – THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“You don’t need to like any sports or come to Nossa Chape already familiar with their hardships and history to appreciate the documentary.” – FILM THREAT
“Charged and poignant.” – THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“You don’t need to like any sports or come to Nossa Chape already familiar with their hardships and history to appreciate the documentary.” – FILM THREAT
" An extraordinarily intense experience. "
SCREEN
" A splendid addition to the ranks of great guttersnipe dramas. "
VARIETY
" The film is a sweet, solid feature marbled with genuinely touching moments. "
VARIETY
" A maelstrom whose beauty resides not only in its assemblage but also in the way in which it succeeds in transfiguring its raw materials. "
LE MONDE
" Soulful, wounded-eyed preteen taking the lead. "
THE WRAP
" A rich, satisfying film. "
THE GUARDIAN
" Kore-Eda Hirokazu reaffirms himself as one of the world\\\'s best auteurs with this heartbreaking drama about a different kind of crime family. "
INDIE WIRE
" Long Day’s Journey is a beautiful, smoulderingly romantic film. "
SCREEN
" It’s one of the most authentic endings in the filmmaker’s nearly 60-year career. "
INDIE WIRE
" Visually extraordinary, structurally and formally audacious. "
THE GUARDIAN
" Certainly the best snapshot of a talented filmmaker. "
INDIEWIRE
" A deeply poetic style that recalls both Wong Kar-Wai and Andrei Tarkovsky. "
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
" A simple story told with abundant gentleness, Yomeddine looks at a group of outcasts with such compassion and generosity. "
SCREEN
" Raw dramatic power. "
SCREEN
" The wildest cinematic experience of the festival. "
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