Palme d’Or goes to Japanese film

The 71st Cannes Film Festival came to an end on the evening of May 19 with the deliberation of awards. The International Jury headed by Cate Blanchette presented the Japanese picture “Shoplifters” by renowned director Hirokazu Koreeda with the Palme d’Or (Golden Palm). The film tells the story of a poor family in which children earn their living by shoplifting. The film, a realistic portrait of a family held together by affection despite the hardships of modern society, was an unexpected winner.