Waiting for the winners and I feel as nervous as they must be…
Son of Saul – Grand Prix winner
Palme d’Or: “Dheepan,” – directed by Jacques Audiard
Grand Prix (which is like the runner up): “Son of Saul,” Directed by Laszlo Nemes
Best Director: “The Assassin,” Directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien for
Best Screenplay: “Chronic,” Written by Michel Franco
Camera d’Or (Best First Feature): “La Tierra y la Sombre,” Directed by Cesar Acevedo
Jury Prize: “The Lobster,” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Best Actress: Rooney Mara for “Carol” and Emmanuelle Bercot for “Mon Roi” (Shared Prize)
Best Actor: Vincent Lindon for “The Measure of a Man”
Palme d’Or (Short Film): “Waves ’98,” Directed by Ely Dagher
P.S. I think the Coen Brothers and crew did a brilliant job this year!