“We made a lot of movies together. I respect him endlessly. I dedicate this award to him ... on the path of life there is pain, but today is my night of glory, ”RIA Novosti quotes the artist.

Earlier it became known that the Grand Prix of the Cannes Film Festival went to the film "Atlantic" directed by Mati Diop.

Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenna, who presented the film “Young Ahmed” at the Cannes Film Festival, were recognized as the best directors, and the Pon Jo-Ho picture “Parasites” won the Golden Palm.