'Tree of Life' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Terrence Malick's metaphysical drama "The Tree of Life," which stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, nabbed the grand prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. This might come as a shock to many as it was reported that some members of the audience booed the film when it concluded.

The Grand Prix Award at this year's Cannes fest went to "Once Upon A Time In Anatolia" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and "The Kid with a Bike" by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Nicolas Winding Refn won best director for "Drive." The Jury Prize was awarded to Maiwenn's "Poliss."

Meanwhile, Jean Dujardin took home the award for best actor for his performance in "The Artist," while Kirsten Dunst won best actress for "Melancholia" (the new Lars von Trier movie). The award for best screenplay went to "Footnote" by Joseph Cedar.

Kim Ki-Duk took home the Un Certain Regard Prize for "Arirang." The same award was also handed to Andreas Dresen for "Halt auf freier Strecke." The Special Jury Prize went to Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Elena." The 64th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ran May 11 to 22, 2011.