'Anatomy of a Fall' Makes History as Third Woman to Win Cannes' Palme d'Or

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French director Justine Triet won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for her courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall," becoming just the third female director to win the festival's highest prize. The film stars German actress Sandra Hüller, who also starred in Jonathan Glazer's "The Zone of Interest," which won the Grand Prix. The jury cited the intense audience reaction to Triet's film and its ability to create a conversation. The festival featured an unprecedented seven films in competition directed by women. Saturday was also a big night for Asian cinema, with several Japanese and French Vietnamese directors winning awards.
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