Palme d’Or: Love by Michael Haneke

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The Palme d’Or was awarded to Love by Michael Haneke. Michael Haneke received his award from Adrien Brody and Audrey Tautou.

The director said: “I am very happy to be with my actors on this stage, it makes me less shy. I would like to thank the entire Jury and Thierry Fremaux, who gave me the opportunity to present this film here. Thanks to everyone who helped me make this film. Thank you to my wife, who has been supporting me for many years. This film is in part an illustration of the promise that we made to each other. A big thank you to my two actors. They are the essence of this film.