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‘Simon of the Mountain’ Nabs Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize
‘Simon of the Mountain’ nabs Cannes' Critics’ Week Grand Prize, as ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ is also recognized.
Sold by Luxbox, the Argentina-Chile-Uruguay production stars Lorenzo “Toto” Ferro, the lead in breakout “El Angel,” as Simon, 21, a lonely only son who falls in with a group of discapacitated kids, feigning a discapacity. French Touch Prize of the Jury went to migrant drama “Blue Sun Palace” by Constance Tsang, described by Variety as a “charmer,” and the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star Award was won by Ricardo Teodoro for São Paulo LGBTQ tale “Baby,” from Marcelo Caetano, which has begun breaking out international sales for M-Appeal. We’re driven by the desire to help audiences discover new works, to share our discoveries and create a connection with the public, so that they in turn take hold of the films.”
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