The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) has handed out its trophies on the eve of the awards ceremony of the 71st Cannes Film Festival. For the competition, the International Critics’ Prize crowned Burning by South Korean director Lee Chang-Dong.

For the Un Certain Regard selection, victory was claimed by Girl [+leggi anche:
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The FIPRESCI Prize for the parallel sections was bestowed upon One Day [+leggi anche:
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Furthermore, we should point out that the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury singled out Capharnaüm [+leggi anche:
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Here is the complete list of winners: 

FIPRESCI Prize in the Competition
Burning - Lee Chang-Dong (South Korea)

FIPRESCI Prize in Un Certain Regard
Girl [+leggi anche:
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FIPRESCI Prize in the parallel sections
One Day [+leggi anche:
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Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
Capharnaüm [+leggi anche:
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Special Mention 
BlacKkKlansman - Spike Lee (USA)