It's hard to believe, but it's here: the end of the most prestigious film festival in the world. Though general response to the collection of films in or out of competition hasn't been as enthusiastic as say, last year, there are a few standouts that are likely bets for the top prizes; the tricky part is figuring out which film will land where, since Cannes awards second and third place "top prizes". And with Tim Burton as president, odds are something a little on the weird side is in the running for the Palme D'Or, the festival's highest honor. So, who and what is likely to take home awards in the next few hours? Here's a few guesses:
Palme D'Or: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Why?: Long-winded title aside, this Thai entry has been earning the closest the festival has seen to across-the-board-praise. The story is about an aging fisherman who is visited by incarnations of lost friends and family members (one in the form of a talking cat fish...), and seems weird enough to be right up Burton's alley.
Grand Prize of the Jury: Of Gods and Men
Why?: Though it's been called "overly pious" by some, it has powerful subject matter including religious tolerance (as well as intolerance), and a political statement that practically can't be ignored; supposedly quite moving too.
Jury Prize: Another Year
Why?: One of the better-liked films of the festival, plus Cannes is usually kind to Mike Leigh, who won the Palme for Secrets and Lies.
Best Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Best Actor: Javier Bardem - Biutiful
Best Actress: Lesley Manville - Another Year
Best Screenplay: Certified Copy - Abbas Kiarostami
Un Certain Regard (out of competition): Film Socialisme - Jean-Luc Godard
Camera D'Or (first film): Blue Valentine
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