Awards
- Prix François Chalais at the Directors' fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival (1998)
- FIPRESCI International Critics' Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (1998)
- Best First Film at the Carthage Film Festival (1998)
- Youth Jury Award at the Valladolid International Film Festival (1998)
- SAA Script Award at the Fribourg International Film Festival (1999)
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