Mullan is an acclaimed art house movie director . He won a Golden Lion at 59th Venice International Film Festival for '' The Magdalene Sisters '' , listed by many critics among the best films of 2003 and nominated for BAFTA Award for Best British Film and European Film Award for best film , and a Golden Shell at San Sebastián International Film Festival for '' Neds '' . He is the only person to win top prizes both for acting ( Cannes best actor award ) and for the best film ( Golden lion for The Magdalene Sisters ) at major European film festivals
59th Venice International Film Festival
59th Venice International Film Festival
Peter Mullan