The jury of the 56th Cannes’ Critics’ Week (Semaine de la Critique) has awarded the prestigious Nespresso Grand Prize to Emmanuel Gras’ Makala, the only documentary among the competing films. Produced by Bathysphère, the documentary is set in Congo and follows a charcoal seller willing to do anything to provide a better future for his family. Les Films du Losange will distribute the film in France and sell it on the international market.
Here’s the list of the 2017 Critics’ Week:
- Nespresso Grand Prize
Makala – Emmanuel Gras
- France 4 Visionary Award
Gabriel And The Mountain–Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa
- Leica Cine Discovery Prize for short films
Los Desheredados – Laura Ferrés
- Gan Foundation Award for Distribution
Gabriel And The Mountain–Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa
- SACD Award
Ava–Léa Mysius
- Canal+ Award for short films
The Best Fireworks Ever – Aleksandra Terpińska
