Commendation of the Ecumenical Jury, Cannes 2018

The jury commends "BlacKkKlansman", a wake-up call about continuing racism not only in the USA, but for the wider world. Told through humour and horror, this film condemns the misappropriation of religion in the cause of hatred.

 

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71st Festival de Cannes
Nadine Labaki's "Capharnaüm" won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Festival de Cannes 2018. The Golden Palm went to "Shoplifters", directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu.

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