28/05/2010

The Palme d’Or victory of Apichatpong Weerasethekul’s Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives [+see also:
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The prize for Best Director to Mathieu Amalric for On Tour [+see also:
film review
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interview: Mathieu Amalric
interview: Mathieu Amalric
film profile] was a special distinction for co-producer Neue Mediopolis Filmproduktion.

Oliver Schmitz’s Un Certain Regard entry, Life, Above All, was presented with the Prix François Chalais from French journalists. The film is produced by Dreamer Joint Venture Filmproduction in co-production with Senator Film Produktion, Niama Film and Wizard.

The Europa Cinemas Label was awarded to Directors’ Fortnight title Le Quattro Volte [+see also:
film review
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interview: Michelangelo Frammartino
interview: Savina Neirotti
film profile] by Michelangelo Frammartino, which was co-produced by Essential Filmproduktion.

TR9 Film celebrated two awards for Phan Dang Di’s Bi, Don’ Be Afraid [+see also:
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film profile]: the SACD Prize for Best Screenplay and Best Film of the International Critics’ Week sidebar, from ACID (Association of Arthouse Cinemas) and CCAS.

Lastly, Olivier Damian (27 Films) described his participation in European Film Promotion’s Producers on the Move initiative as successful and effective.