Cannes: Here’s what won, and what should’ve won

Breaking down what should have won the top prizes at cinema's prestigious festival, from a critic who saw all the eligible films.
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Here's what won — and what should've won — at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival Click to view images

Breaking down what should have won the top prizes at cinema's prestigious festival, from a critic who saw all the eligible films.

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