The Cannes Film Festival wrapper up Sunday with the announcment of winners.
The top honor, the Palme d'Or, was awarded to the French film, 'The Class.'
'The Class' was directed by Laurent Cantet and was based on the real-life memoir of a teacher and her multicultural students in a Parisian school. Real students and teachers at a junior high school were used in filming the story, which unfolds over an entire school year.
Like jury foreman Sean Penn said at the opening day press conference, the jurors opted for a movie that dealt with contemporary social issues rather than art house or commercial flicks.
Also recognized were Benecio Del Toro, who won a Best Actor award for playing the title role in 'Che,' and Clint Eastwood, who whose 'Changeling' was well-received. The director was also was recognized with a special lifetime achievement award.
Click here to see a full list of winners at the film festival.
