Cannes: 'Everytime' by Sandra Wollner picks up the Un Certain Regard Prize
Sandra Wollner's film 'Everytime' has won the Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes. The selection this year showcased a diverse range of films from underrepresented countries. The jury, led by Leïla Bekhti, evaluated 18 feature films, including notable works from the Central African Republic and Nepal.
- ▪The Un Certain Regard selection aimed to highlight rarely represented countries and cinemas.
- ▪Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset won the Best Actor Award for his role in 'Congo Boy'.
- ▪The Jury Prize was awarded to 'Elephants in the Fog', the first Nepali film in the official selection.
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Still from the film "Everytime" by Sandra Wollner. GREGORY OKE/THE BARRICADES PANAMA FILM This year, even more than in previous editions, the Un Certain Regard selection broadened its horizons by highlighting countries and cinemas rarely represented. The jury, chaired by French actor Leïla Bekhti, had to judge 18 feature films (including six debuts), and was clearly receptive to this ambition. On Friday, May 22, the Best Actor Award went to Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset, the young star of Congo Boy by Rafiki Fariala. This autobiographical film was shot and produced in the Central African Republic, where cinema was almost nonexistent just 10 years ago.
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