The Broken Circle Breakdown wins 2013 LUX Prize

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Series Details 11.12.13
Publication Date 11/12/2013
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"The Broken Circle Breakdown", a musical love story about a Belgium couple coping with a tragic loss, won the European Parliament's 2013 LUX Prize.

Accepting the award from President Martin Schulz, director Felix van Groeningen said: "The LUX prize is a great initiative - it makes you watch a film that you otherwise wouldn’t have."

The LUX Film Prize is awarded every year to films that promote European cinematography, values and social issues.
Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20131211STO30503/
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EurActiv, 12.12.13: Belgian movie is 2013 Lux Prize laureate for European cinema http://www.euractiv.com/culture/belgian-movie-2013-lux-prize-lau-news-532297
European Parliament: Press Release, 11.12.13: Broken Circle Breakdown: "Walking a thin line between comedy and tragedy" http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20131211STO30504/
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