The investigative drama, which was nominated in six categories, also won Best Screenplay.
Best director went to Albert Serra for French Polynesia-set dramaPacification.
The feature also clinched two other prizes: Best Actor for Benoit Magimal and Best Cinematography for Artur Tort.
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Alice Diop clinched best documentary category forWe,which won Berlins Encounters competition in 2021.
Best Animation went to Amandine Fredon and Benjamin MassoubresLittle Nicholas.
Leopold LegrandsLe Sixieme Enfantwas feted with Best First Film and Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo SorogoyensThe Beastswon Best International Co-production.
The awards are voted on by members of the international press corp hailing from 36 countries based in France.
