Cannes closes in style, see you next year

Bringing an end to the French Riviera festivities amidst thunder, lightning and heavy rain, the Closing Ceremony of the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival took place on Sunday.

May 28, 2012 13:22 IST
  • Actress and jury member Diane Kruger was stunning in a Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture gown for the premiere of <i>Therese Desqueyroux</i> and the closing ceremony.
    Actress and jury member Diane Kruger was stunning in a Christian Dior Spring 2012 Couture gown for the premiere of Therese Desqueyroux and the closing ceremony.
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  • Australian popstar Kylie Minogue looked beautiful in a blue plunging chiffon Roberto Cavalli gown as she arrived for the premiere of <i>Therese Desqueyroux</i> and the closing ceremony.
    Australian popstar Kylie Minogue looked beautiful in a blue plunging chiffon Roberto Cavalli gown as she arrived for the premiere of Therese Desqueyroux and the closing ceremony.
  • Andie MacDowell, who looked gorgeous in a strapless Giorgio Armani gown, came with her daughter Sarah Margaret Qualley who was fresh faced in vibrant green Elie Saab.
    Andie MacDowell, who looked gorgeous in a strapless Giorgio Armani gown, came with her daughter Sarah Margaret Qualley who was fresh faced in vibrant green Elie Saab.
  • Belgian actress and French television anchor Virginie Efira grabbed many eyeballs in her off white gown with a plunging neckline.
    Belgian actress and French television anchor Virginie Efira grabbed many eyeballs in her off white gown with a plunging neckline.
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  • Director Michael Haneke's <i>Amour</i> won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. He previously won the Palme in 2009 for <i>The White Ribbon</i>, and is the seventh director to take the top prize twice.
    Director Michael Haneke's Amour won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. He previously won the Palme in 2009 for The White Ribbon, and is the seventh director to take the top prize twice.
  • Danish heartthrob Mads Mikkelsen won the Best Actor award for his potrayal of a man ostracized by his small-town community when he is accused of child abuse in the movie <i>The Hunt</i>. Mikkelsen is familiar to Hollywood watchers as Daniel Craig's nemesis in <i>Casino Royale</i>.
    Danish heartthrob Mads Mikkelsen won the Best Actor award for his potrayal of a man ostracized by his small-town community when he is accused of child abuse in the movie The Hunt. Mikkelsen is familiar to Hollywood watchers as Daniel Craig's nemesis in Casino Royale.
  • Romanian actresses Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur shared the Best Actress prize for their roles in Cristian Mungiu's <i>Beyond the Hills</i>, a story about a young nun and her friend who falls victim to exorcism.
    Romanian actresses Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur shared the Best Actress prize for their roles in Cristian Mungiu's Beyond the Hills, a story about a young nun and her friend who falls victim to exorcism.
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  • Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone was awarded the Grand Prize for his satire <i>Reality</i>.
    Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone was awarded the Grand Prize for his satire Reality.