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Jowell praises UK film at Cannes Film Festival

Source: news.bbc.co.uk. Posted on 22 May 2006.

Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell,in Cannes for the annual film festival, said this was a 'fantastic success story' for the industry.

In 2005, the 10 best-performing British films grossed $2,599m.

Also at the festival, director Nanni Moretti has defended his decision to release controversial film Il Caimano ahead of the recent Italian elections.

The Film Council figures show that UK films, with US co-production status, enjoyed a 15.8% market share in the US.

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