L'Œil d'or


L'Œil d'or, le prix du documentaire — Cannes is a documentary film award created in 2015. It is awarded to the best documentary presented in one of the sections of the Cannes Film Festival. Initiated by the Civil Society of Multimedia Authors and its President Julie Bertuccelli, the prize is awarded in partnership with the Institut national de l'audiovisuel and with the support of Cannes Film Festival and its General Delegate Thierry Frémaux.
The prize, which consists of €5,000, is presented to the director of the winning film at an official ceremony in Cannes. It was presented for the first time on 23 May 2015 at the Palais des Festivals.

Winners

Special mentions

In addition to the winners of L'Œil d'or, some films have received a special mention.
YearFilmDirectorNationality of director
2015Stig BjörkmanSweden
2016The Cinema TravelersShirley Abraham and Amit MadheshiyaIndia
2017MakalaEmmanuel GrasFrance
2018LibreMichel ToescaFrance
2018The Eyes of Orson WellesMark CousinsUnited Kingdom

Juries

1st Edition - 2015