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French Classroom Film Wins Top Prize in Cannes
French director Laurent Cantet is surrounded by students as he holds the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) award for his film "Entre les Murs" ("The Class") during the award ceremony at the 61st Cannes Film Festival, on Sunday, May 25, 2008.
 
 
Chinese Competitor for Golden Palm
"24 City" ("Er Shi Si Cheng Ji")
Director: Jia Zhangke
Cast: Joan Chen, Lv Liping, Zhao Tao, Chen Jianbin

"24 City" revolves around three generations of women whose working lives in Chengdu's Factory 420 reflect the modernization process of the southwestern Chinese city.
 
 
More Chinese Presence
Wong Kar-Wai has re-edited his 1994 martial-arts film "Ashes of Time" for a special screening at this year's Cannes festival. The film features a line-up of Hong Kong stars, including Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung and the late Leslie Cheung.
About the Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival, founded in 1939, is among the world's oldest, most influential and prestigious film festivals. It is held annually in the resort town of Cannes, in the south of France. The highest honor is the Palme d'Or ("Golden Palm") for best film.
 
Newslist
v French Classroom Film Wins Top Prize in Cannes 2008-05-26
v "24 City" Premieres with Minute of Silence for Quake Victims 2008-05-18
v Star Couple Head for Cannes 2008-05-17
v "Ashes of Time Redux" Poster Released 2008-05-16
v Donations to Reach Quake-Hit Sichuan from Cannes 2008-05-15
v The 61st Cannes Film Festival Opens 2008-05-15
v Jia Zhangke's "24 City" Nominated to Compete for "Golden Palm" 2008-04-27
v Sean Penn to Head 61st Cannes Film Festival Jury 2008-01-04
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Links
Official Site for the Cannes Film Festival
The 60th Cannes Film Festival