Palme d'Or
THE TREE OF LIFE directed by Terrence MALICK

After receveing his prize from actress Jane Fonda, the producer of the film, Bill Pohlad, said : «I have always wanted to speak French, and tonight more than ever. Tonight I have to take the place of a giant. Terrence Malick is very shy and discreet. But I spoke to him today and I know he is very happy to receive this honour. The Tree Of Life was a long journey, but it was all worth it. I would like to thank especially the Festival de Cannes.»
 

In Competition :

Feature films

Palme d'Or
THE TREE OF LIFE directed by Terrence MALICK

Grand Prix Ex-aequo
- BIR ZAMANLAR ANADOLU'DA (ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA) directed by Nuri Bilge CEYLAN
- LE GAMIN AU VÉLO (THE KID WITH A BIKE) directed by Jean-Pierre et Luc DARDENNE

Award for Best Director
Nicolas WINDING REFN for DRIVE

Award for Best Screenplay
Joseph CEDAR for HEARAT SHULAYIM (Footnote)

Award for Best Actress
Kirsten DUNST in MELANCHOLIA directed by Lars VON TRIER

Award for Best Actor
Jean DUJARDIN in THE ARTIST directed by Michel HAZANAVICIUS

Jury Prize
POLISSE (POLISS) directed by MAÏWENN


Short Films
Palme d'Or - Short Film
CROSS (CROSS - COUNTRY) directed by Maryna VRODA

Jury Prize - Short Film
BADPAKJE 46 (SWIMSUIT 46) directed by Wannes DESTOOP


Un Certain Regard :

Prize of Un Certain Regard Ex-aequo
- ARIRANG directed by KIM Ki-Duk
- HALT AUF FREIER STRECKE (STOPPED ON TRACK) directed by Andreas DRESEN

Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize
ELENA directed by Andrey ZVYAGINTSEV

Directing Prize of Un Certain Regard
BÉ OMID É DIDAR directed by Mohammad RASOULOF


Cinefondation :

1st Prize CinéfondationDER BRIEF (THE LETTER) directed by Doroteya DROUMEVA

2nd Prize - CinéfondationDRARI directed by Kamal LAZRAQ

3rd Prize CinéfondationYA-GAN-BI-HANG (FLY BY NIGHT) directed by SON Tae-gyum