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May 25, 2015

Feature | 2015 International Film Festivals | The 68th Cannes Film Festival Gallery

Our Little Sister, the sole Japanese film in competition, <br>© 2015 Akimi Yoshida, SHOGAKUKAN, FUJI TELEVISION NETWORK INC., SHOGAKUKAN INC., T
Our Little Sister<br>© 2015 Akimi Yoshida, SHOGAKUKAN, FUJI TELEVISION NETWORK INC., SHOGAKUKAN INC., T
Hirokazu Kore-eda, director of Our Little Sister<br>© 2015 Akimi Yoshida, SHOGAKUKAN, FUJI TELEVISION NETWORK INC., SHOGAKUKAN INC., T
Léa Seydoux, who plays a Bond girl in the latest 007 installment, also perfectly embodies the surreal world of The Lobster.
The Lobster, a bizarre work by Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos, features popular stars such as Colin Farrell (right), Ben Whishaw (center), and John C. Reilly in this English-language production.
Jury Prize for Feature Film: The Lobster
Director Yorgos Lanthimos of The Lobster, which won the Jury Prize in his first competition appearance.
Best Screenplay for Feature Film: Chronic
Chronic, a collaboration between emerging talent and a revered actor.
Michel Franco, director of Chronic, who won Best Screenplay in his first competition appearance, just as Yorgos Lanthimos did for The Lobster.<br>© Ricardo Trabulsi
Best Actor for Feature Film: Vincent Lindon, The Measure of a Man
Highly regarded French veteran actor Vincent Lindon, receiving his first international award after a long-cherished aspiration. He tearfully expressed his gratitude on stage.
Director Stéphane Brizzy of The Measure of a Man, marking her second collaboration with Vincent Lindon since All About Them.<br>© Michaël Crotto
Best Actress for Feature Film: Rooney Mara, Carol
Cate Blanchett's superb performance as Rooney Mara's counterpart also shone.
Director Todd Haynes of Carol, known for Far from Heaven and I'm Not There.<br>© Andrew Schwartz, 2011
Best Actress for Feature Film: Emmanuelle Bercot, My King
Emmanuelle Bercot, also an accomplished director, accepted director Maïwenn's heartfelt request to star in the film.
Director Maïwenn of My King, also an actress, took a supporting role this time.
Best Director for Feature Film: The Assassin<br>© SpotFilms
The Assassin, distinguished by its breathtaking visual beauty.<br>© SpotFilms
Hou Hsiao-hsien, the master filmmaker from Taiwan, director of The Assassin<br>© Yao Hung-I
Grand Prix for Feature Film: Son of Saul
Hungarian newcomer László Nemes, who won the Grand Prix for his debut feature Son of Saul.<br>© BEA KALLÓS
Dheepan, the story of a pseudo-family fleeing Sri Lanka's civil war and seeking refuge in France.<br>© Paul Arnaud / Why Not Productions
Dheepan, notable for its compelling theme and masterful direction.<br>© Paul Arnaud / Why Not Productions
Palme d'Or for Feature Film: Dheepan<br>© Paul Arnaud / Why Not Productions
Six years after his Grand Prix-winning film A Prophet (2009), director Jacques Audiard wins his first Palme d'Or for Dheepan.<br>© Eponine Momenceau
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