Film 'Everytime' Receives Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes
The film directed by Sandra Wollner was awarded the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section. The jury also recognized two other films from the 18-feature competition.
Le MondeThe film "Everytime" by Sandra Wollner received the Un Certain Regard Prize on Friday, May 22. The jury, chaired by French actor Leïla Bekhti, selected the winner from a field of 18 feature films that included six debuts.
The Best Actor Award went to Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset for his performance in "Congo Boy," directed by Rafiki Fariala. The film was shot and produced in the Central African Republic and follows a Congolese refugee preparing for high school exams while pursuing a singing career.
"Elephants in the Fog," directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, received the Jury Prize. The selection featured films from countries and cinemas that have rarely appeared in prior editions.
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