‘Waves’ Wins for Best European Film
“Breaking the Waves,” the first English-language film by Danish director Lars von Trier, was named best European picture of 1996 by the European Film Academy on Sunday.
British actor Ben Kingsley presented Von Trier with a Felix award, Europe’s version of the Oscar.
Emily Watson and Ian McKellen of Britain were voted best actress and actor--Watson for her starring role in “Breaking the Waves” and McKellen for “Richard III.”
The award for best non-European film went to “Dead Man,” directed by Jim Jarmusch, whose award was accepted by the film’s stars, Johnny Depp and Garry Farmer.
Sir Alec Guinness was given a special Felix lifetime award.
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