Michel Hazanavicius's “OSS 117, Cairo Nest of Spies”took Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix at 19th Tokyo film festival.
Michel Hazanavicius began his career in 1988 with the French TV station CANAL+ where he was involved with the writing and production of many TV dramas including 'Les Nuls,' the vey popular cult- comedy series. From 1999 through 2005, he also directed over forty CMs. In 1999, he directed his first feature-length film "Mes Amis." "OSS117, Cairo Nest of Spies" is his second film.

President of the International Competition Jury was Jean-Pierre Jeunet


Complete list of this year's winners at 19th Tokyo film festival


- Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix
“OSS 117, Cairo Nest of Spies”
Director: Michel Hazanavicius


- Special Jury Prize
“Thirteen Princess Trees”
Director: Lu Yue


- Award for Best Director
Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris
“LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE”


- Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Abigail Breslin
“LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE”


- Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Roy Dupuis
“The Rocket”


- Award for Best Artistic Contribution
“After This Our Exile”
Director: Patrick Tam


- The Audience Award
“LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE”
Director: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris


- Best Asian Film Award
“After This Our Exile”
Director: Patrick Tam


- Japanese Eyes, Best Picture Award
“THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI”
Director: Linda Hattendorf


- Japanese Eyes, Special Award
Kengo Kora (Actor)
“M”


- Akira Kurosawa Award
Milos Forman (Director)
Kon Ichikawa (Director)