VOICED: Cannes festival serves up controversy

The 2009 Cannes Film Festival saw Michael Haneke win the Palme d'Or for 'The White Ribbon', a film set in a German village before World War I. Charlotte Gainsbourg was awarded Best Actress for her role in 'Antichrist', a film that divided opinions due to its graphic content. Christoph Waltz won Best Actor for his role in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds'. Other notable films included 'A Prophet', 'Thirst', and 'Fish Tank'. The festival was marked by a focus on hard-hitting films rather than Hollywood glamour.

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