François Chalais Prize
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| François Chalais Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Rewards a film dedicated to the values of journalism |
| Location | Cannes |
| Country | France |
| Presented by | Cannes Film Festival |
| First awarded | 1997 |
The Francois Chalais Prize (French: Prix François Chalais) is given at the Cannes Film Festival, beginning in 1997. It was created to pay tribute to French journalist and film historian François Chalais, under the auspices of his wife Mei Chen. It rewards a film dedicated to the values of life affirmation and of journalism, and highlights the presence of journalists at Cannes itself.
Prize winners
- 2016: The Student
- 2015: Son of Saul
- 2014: Timbuktu
- 2013: Grand Central
- 2012: Horses of God
- 2011: Where Do We Go Now?
- 2010: Life, Above All
- 2009: No One Knows About Persian Cats
- 2008: Wild Blood
- 2007: A Mighty Heart
- 2006: Days of Glory
- 2005: Once You're Born You Can No Longer Hide
- 2004: The Motorcycle Diaries
- 2003: S-21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine
- 2002: Marooned in Iraq
- 2001: Made in the USA
- 2000: Kippur
- 1999: The Other
- 1998: West Beirut
- 1997: The Perfect Circle
