Cannes Film Festival 2010
12-23 May, 2010

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Ecumenical Awards

At the Cannes Film Festival, the 2010 Ecumenical Jury awards its Prize to:

Des hommes et des dieux (Of Gods & Men)
by Xavier Beauvois (France, 2010)

This movie of great artistic value benefits from a remarkable group of actors and follows the daily rhytm of work and liturgy. It depicts the sacrifice of the monks of Tibhirine (Algeria 1996) choosing to maintain their peaceful presence despite surrounding violence.The deep humanity of the monks, their respect for Islam and their generosity towards their village neighbours make the reason for our choice.

And two Commendations to

Another Year
 by Mike Leigh (England, 2010)

Along the rhythm of the seasons, friendship and tenderness bring together ordinary people dealing with the joys and pains of everyday life. Clear directing and great acting combine to express authentic relations. It’s up to everyone to be responsible of his own life.

Poetry
 by Lee Chang-Dong (South Korea, 2010)

Through the charm of poetry, Mija, a decent grandmother weakened by disease and culpability, opens up to a contemplative perception of the world.

The 2010 Jury:

Michèle DEBIDOUR , President, France  
Sanne E. GRUNNET, Denmark    
Julia HELMKE,Germany     
Jos HOREMANS, Belgium
Tomas STRAKA, Slovakia
Jacques VERCUEIL, France

From left: Tomas Straka, Sanne E. Grunnet, Michèle Debidour, Jacques Verceuil, Julia Helmek,and Jos Horemans