The top acting award at the Marrakesh international film festival has gone to Finnish actor Eero Aho from Oulu for his role in the Finnish film Käsky (which means "Command" in Finnish) but given the English title "Tears of April". Best actress award went to American actress Melissa Leo for her part in "Frozen River".The Etoile d'Or (Golden Star) for the Best Movie went to "Wild Field" by Georgian-Russian director Mikhail Kalatozishvili.
The film tells the story of a young doctor who chooses to work in the , empty and deserted steppe. The villagers turn to him, not only for professional advice but also to share their daily problems with him.
The Jury Prize was awarded to Chinese movie "The Shaft" by Zhang Chi.
Some 15 entries competed for the top prize, including films from China, India, Denmark, Ireland and the Philippines. Leading the jury was American director Barry Levinson, who directed Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam" and Tom Cruise in "Rain Man".
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