Monday, May 28, 2012

Michael Haneke Wins Cannes Palme d'Or For Second Time

Austrian director Michael Haneke has picked up the Cannes film festival's top prize for the second time.  'Love' (Amour) was named winner of the Palme d'Or, three years after Haneke previously won for The White Ribbon.

Here’s the full list of winners.

Palme d'Or
Michael Haneke, Amour

Grand Prix
Matteo Garrone. Reality

Best Actor
Mads Mikkelsen, The Hunt

Best Actress (tie)
Cosmina Straten and Cristina Flutur, Beyond The Hills

Best Director
Carlos Reygadas, Post Tenebras Lux

Cannes Prix De Scenario

Cristian Mungiu, Beyond The Hills

Jury Prize

Ken Loach, The Angels' Share

Caméra d’Or

Benh Zeitlin, Beasts Of The Southern Wild

Amour Trailer