2013 Deauville American Film Festival

2013 Deauville American Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening film Behind the Candelabra
Closing film Snowpiercer
Location Deauville, France
Hosted by Deauville American Film Festival Group
No. of films 76 feature films
Festival date August 30, 2013 (2013-08-30)–September 8, 2013 (2013-09-08)
Language International
Website www.festival-deauville.com

The 39th Deauville American Film Festival took place at Deauville, France from August 30 to September 8, 2013. Steven Soderbergh's drama film Behind the Candelabra served as the opening night film. Snowpiercer by Bong Joon-ho was the closing night film of the festival.[1][2] The Grand Prix was awarded to Night Moves by Kelly Reichardt.[3]

Complete lineup for the festival was announced on July 19, 2013, including episodes from Television shows for the Television section at the festival.[4] Electronic music duo Justice was given Carte blanche section to show nine of their favourite American films to the festival audience.[5] The festival paid tribute to Cate Blanchett, Nicolas Cage, Larry Clark, Gale Anne Hurd and John Travolta and hosted retrospective of their films.[6] The festival honoured American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian Danny Kaye with Deauville Legend award.[7]

Juries

Vincent Lindon, Main Jury President

Main Competition[8]

Cartier revelation jury

Programme

Competition

Les Premières (Premieres)

Les Docs De L'Oncle Sam (Uncle Sam's Doc)

La Nuit américaine (American cinema overview)

Carte blanche

Hommage Deauville Legend (Tribute Deauville Legend)

Television

Awards

Ryan Coogler, won Cartier Revelation Prize and Audience Award at the festival.

The festival awarded the following awards:[3]

References

  1. "Steven Soderbergh's 'Behind the Candelabra' to Open Deauville Film Festival". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  2. "Deauville American Film Festival Adds 'Snowpiercer' as Closing Film". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "'Night Moves' Wins Deauville Grand Prize". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  4. "Behind The Candelabra to open Deauville American Festival". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  5. "Carte Blanche 2011". Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  6. "Deauville American Film Festival Adds to 2013 Lineup". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  7. "Steven Soderbergh's 'Behind the Candelabra' Opens Deauville Fest". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  8. "2013 - 39e Festival du Cinéma Américain". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  9. "THE LITERARY AWARD LUCIEN BARRIER". Retrieved September 17, 2015.
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