The François Chalais Prize (French: Prix François Chalais) is awarded at two main events, the Cannes Film Festival (since 1997) and the Young Reporters' Awards (since 1999). It was created to pay tribute to French journalist and film historian François Chalais, under the auspices of his wife Mei Chen. It rewards a film dedicated to the values of life affirmation and of journalism, and highlights the presence of journalists at Cannes itself. It has also offered awards for the Film Festival of Sarlat (2006–2009), and for the Scénario Honfleur (2006–2009). The François Chalais Prize was created in 1996 by his wife Mei-Chen Chalais to pay tribute to the work of the great reporter and film-maker who covered nearly fifty editions of the Festival. It is awarded each year on the eve of the official competition and rewards a film dedicated to the values of journalism. Cannes Film Festival Prize winners 2022: Boy from Heaven 2021: A Hero 2019: A Hidden Life 2018: Yomeddine 2017: BPM (Beats per Minute) 2016: The Student 2015: Son of Saul 2014: Timbuktu 2013: Grand Central 2012: Horses of God 2011: Where Do We Go Now? 2010: Life, Above All 2009: No One Knows About Persian Cats 2008: Wild Blood 2007: A Mighty Heart 2006: Babel 2005: Once You're Born You Can No Longer Hide 2004: The Motorcycle Diaries 2003: S-21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine 2002: Marooned in Iraq 2001: Made in the USA 2000: Kippur 1999: The Other 1998: West Beirut 1997: The Perfect Circle References External links Association François Chalais Cannes Film Festival Lists of films by award French film awards Awards established in 1997