` `` Inglourious Basterds , '' by British director Palme d'Or , wins Cannes . Jury president Isabelle Huppert , the French actress who won the best actress prize at the 2001 festival for `` The Piano Teacher , '' said she was delighted to have the chance to honor her former director . Robin Wright Penn : Michael Haneke is the best prize a filmmaker can win . Jury member , Robin Wright Penn , dismisses claims they were split over winner .
` `` Inglourious Basterds , '' by British director Palme d'Or , wins Cannes . Robin Wright Penn : Michael Haneke is the best prize a filmmaker can win . Jury member , Robin Wright Penn , dismisses claims they were split over winner .