Bean Cake
On his first day at a strict rural school, a boy is asked what he loves most in the world and gives the honest answer rather than the patriotic one. Shot in black and white and played almost as silent comedy, it took the Palme d'Or for short film out of nowhere.
Awards
- Palme d'Or — Short Film — Cannes Film Festival, 2001 (Winner)
Credits
- Written by: David Greenspan
Genres
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