The Queer Palm goes to "La Fracture"

by Nathaniel R

Catherine Corsini celebrates her Queer Palm win

The Queer Palm jury this year was led by actor Nicolas Maury (Call My Agent), and included Josza Anjembe, Vahram Murayan, Roxane Mesquida, and Aloïse Sauvage. They've given their prize to La Fracture / The Divide by Catherine Corsini (reviewed here) which is about a fifty-something lesbian couple (inspired by Corsini's own relationship) who are trying to survive a night in a chaotic hospital during a yellow vest protest. The film is also rumored to be a contender for a prize tonight when Spike Lee's jury hands out their awards in the main competition.

The other eligible feature films vying for the unofficial prize were...

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