‘Amour’ and ‘Sessiz-Be Deng’ Win Palme d’Or at Cannes

Michael Haneke’s “Amour” and L. Rezan Yesilbas’ "Sessiz-Be Deng" won the 2012 Palme d’Or in the feature film and short film category respectively.

After receiving his award from Adrien Brody and Audrey Tautou, Haneke thanked the jury, his wife and his actors, calling them "the essence of this film."

Actor Mads Mikkelsen also thanked the jury, which was presided over by Nanni Moretti, and said that he wished to share the prize with his director Thomas Vinterberg.

"Thank you for inviting us into this universe of love," he said.

A full list of winners is below.

Feature Films:

Palme d'Or - "Amour" ("Love") by Michael Haneke
Grand Prix - "Reality" by Matteo Garrone
Award for Best Director - Carlos Reygadas for "Post Tenebras Lux"
Jury Prize - "The Angles' Share" by Ken Loach
Award for Best Actor - Mads Mikkelsen in "Jagten" ("The Hunt") by Thomas Vinterberg
Award for Best Actress - Cristina Flutur and Cosmina Stratan in "Dupã Deluri" ("Beyond the Hills") by Cristian Mungiu
Award for Best Screenplay - Cristian Mungiu for "Dupã Deluri" ("Beyond the Hills")

Short Films:

Palme d'Or - "Sessiz-Be Deng" (Silent) by L. Rezan Yesilbas

Camera D'Or (presented in the Un Certain Regard Selection) - "Beasts of the Southern Wild" by Benh Zeitlin