21/05/2016 - CANNES 2016: The feature debut by Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen has come out on top; honourable mentions for The Stopover, Harmonium and The Red Turtle

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki [+see also:
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The Jury Prize was bestowed upon Harmonium [+see also:
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The Best Screenplay Award was handed to French filmmakers Delphine and Muriel Coulin for The Stopover [+see also:
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film profile]. This second feature by the pair of directors was produced by Archipel 35 and co-produced by Arte France Cinéma and Greek outfit Blonde Audiovisual Prouductions. The international sales are handled by Films Distribution.

Last of all, an Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize was given to the animated movie The Red Turtle [+see also:
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Here is the full list of award winners:

Un Certain Regard Prize
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki [+see also:
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Jury Prize
Harmonium [+see also:
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Best Director Award
Matt Ross – Captain Fantastic

Best Screenplay Award
Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin – The Stopover [+see also:
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interview: Delphine and Muriel Coulin
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Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize
The Red Turtle [+see also:
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(Translated from French)