At the Cannes Film Festival for 2019, the most important award Palme d'Or went for the thriller-comedy movie "Parasite" by South Korea's director, Bong Joon-ho.
Likewise, the French director from Senegal, Mai Diop, became the first color director to win a prize in the 72-year history of the Cannes Film Festival.
Best actress was nominated for Antonio Banderas for his role in "Pain and Glory" while best actress Emilu Beecham in "Little Joe". Quentin Tarantino's "Uncle At a Time in Hollywood" left empty-handed.
See the full list of winners below:
Palme d'Or: "Parasite," Bong Joon-ho
Grand Prix: "Atlantics," Mati Diop
Best Director: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, "Young Ahmed"
Best Actor: Antonio Banderas, "Pain and Glory"
Best Actress: Emily Beecham, "Little Joe"
Jury Prize: "Les Misérables," Ladj Ly; "Bacurau," Kleber Mendonca Filho
Best Scenario: Céline Sciamma, "Portrait of a Lady on Fire"
Special Mention: Elia Suleiman, "It Must Be Heaven"
