Americans bag top honours at Cannes

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The 64th Cannes Film Festival that concluded this Sunday lived upto its prestigious and glossy reputation as celebs turned out in their finest and rubbed shoulders with cinematic greats from other countries.

Here's a look at this year's winners -- on the red carpet and off it too.

Best Actress- Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia)

Actress Kirsten Dunst, who stars in Lars Von Trier's apocalyptic film Melancholia, was awarded the Best Actress trophy for her role in the film.

Dunst chose a beautiful white Chanel Haute Couture dress from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. She accessorized with Chanel jewels and vintage Valentino shoes.

Image: Kirsten Dunst
Photographs: REUTERS/Yves Herman

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The Brad Pitt-starrer won the topmost honour and the prize was recieved by the producers -- Bill Pohlad and Dede Gardner of the film as its camera shy director Terrence Mallick stayed away from most of the public events at Cannes.

Image: Bill Pohlad and Dede Gardner
Photographs: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

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French actress and filmmaker Miwanne bagged the jury prize for her film Polisse at the awards.

She was quite a sight in her red gown-like dress and clunky heels.

Image: Maiwenn
Photographs: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

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Hailed as one of the most bankable French stars, Jean Dujardin picked up his trophy for the Best Actor for his sparking performance as a vain fallen Hollywood star, George Valentin, in Michel Hazanavicius's silent movie The Artist.

Image: Jean Dujardin
Photographs: REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

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French actress Melanie Laurent, who was a part of Inglourious Basterds' ensemble cast, was the Master of Ceremony for the event and hosted the opening as well as the closing ceremony.

She looked breathtaking in her nude-coloured gown as she walked down the stage.

Image: Melanie Laurent

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Hollywood hottie Rosario Dawson was a regular fixture too this year. She chose a blue shimmery dress for the ocassion and looked radiant.

Image: Rosario Dawson
Photographs: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

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Jane Fonda, who flaunted her incredible slinky bod at the red carpet was present for the closing ceremony in this sparkly gown.

Image: Jane Fonda
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Former supermodel Claudia Schiffer upped the glamour quotient at the closing ceremony as she appeared in a classic black evening gown, making her form even finer, some may say.

Image: Claudia Schiffer
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Songstress Gwen Stefani has been a bit of a showstopper at the red carpet this year. And the last one was no different. She's quite the rocker we see her as in her songs.

Image: Gwen Stefani
Photographs: REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

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