A Prophet named Best Film at the Globes de Cristal

Tahar Rahim and director Jacques Audiard, Cannes, May 16, 2009.

Xan Brooks in his video review at the Guardian UK says A Prophet is “the first real masterpiece of the decade.” Two major critics groups concur, as the film picks up more awards in its march to the Cesars on February 27th.

The drama was named best film of the year at the “Globes de Cristal” (Crystal Globes) ceremony Monday night and earned the French Film Critics Syndicate’s top prize announced Tuesday.

The film’s breakout star Tahar Rahim was named best actor at the Globes de Cristal ceremony held at Paris’ Lido theater.

A Prophet is nominated for 13 Cesars (Best Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, Screenplay, Cinematography, Score, Editing, Art Direction, Costume Design, Sound, and Best Newcomers, Tahar Rahim & Adel Bencherif). Trailer after the cut.