De Gaulle Wins Top Prize at American French Film Festival
At the 30th anniversary edition of the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, Antonin Baudry's film De Gaulle secured the top audience prize.
Film Receives Standing Ovation
The two-part World War II epic starring Simon Abkarian and Simon Russell Beale screened back-to-back on Saturday. Theaters were packed as the audience gave the production a seven-minute standing ovation. This win marks another boost for the ambitious French production released by Samuel Goldwyn Films. China is set to receive a wide release of the film after Pathé sold it there.
Festival Draws Large Crowd
More than 18,000 people attended the 30th anniversary edition as many screenings sold out entirely. The milestone lineup showcased 31 fiction features and 14 shorts alongside documentaries and series. Nearly half of the titles previously played at major festivals like Cannes and Venice before arriving here. The association presented the Critics Award for best film to Marine Atlan's drama titled La Gradiva.
Other Winners Announced
At the event, Mélisa Godet's first film A Place for Her received the First Feature Award. The Documentary Film Award went to Whispers in the Woods from acclaimed wildlife photographer Vincent Munier. On television, Alice: Pioneer of Cinema won the Audience Series Award for its portrayal of Alice Guy-Blaché. American Students Award was given to The Green Eyes, a film directed by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh.
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