<p>The movie's story goes back to the 1950s and features the life of the eldest son of a family who tries to find answers to the meaning of life and the relationship with God.<br /><br />Malick said he conceived the script for 30 years before realising it through the movie that reflects a life in two hours and 18 minutes.<br /><br />Bill Pohlad, producer of the film, represented the film-making team on stage.<br />"Tonight I have to take the place of a giant. Terrence Malick is very shy and discreet. 'The Tree Of Life' was a long journey, but it was all worth it. I would like to thank especially the Festival de Cannes," Pohlad said after receiving the prize from actress Jane Fonda.<br />The Best Director Award went to Denmark film-maker Nicholas Winding Refn for "Drive" - a story about a Hollywood stunt driver.<br /><br />American actress Kirsten Dunst took home the Best Actress Award for "Melancholia".<br />Jean Dujardin, a 39 years-old French actor, won the Best Actor Award for "The Artist" - a film that pays homage to the era of silent movies.<br /><br />The Jury Prize went to French director Maiwenn for her film " Polisse" and the Grand Prize was shared by films "Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da" ("Once upon a time in Anatolia") by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and "Le Gamin au Velo" ("The Kid with a Bike") by Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne. <br />The Cannes film festival began May 11. A total of 21 movies were in the competition for the Golden Palm.</p>
<p>The movie's story goes back to the 1950s and features the life of the eldest son of a family who tries to find answers to the meaning of life and the relationship with God.<br /><br />Malick said he conceived the script for 30 years before realising it through the movie that reflects a life in two hours and 18 minutes.<br /><br />Bill Pohlad, producer of the film, represented the film-making team on stage.<br />"Tonight I have to take the place of a giant. Terrence Malick is very shy and discreet. 'The Tree Of Life' was a long journey, but it was all worth it. I would like to thank especially the Festival de Cannes," Pohlad said after receiving the prize from actress Jane Fonda.<br />The Best Director Award went to Denmark film-maker Nicholas Winding Refn for "Drive" - a story about a Hollywood stunt driver.<br /><br />American actress Kirsten Dunst took home the Best Actress Award for "Melancholia".<br />Jean Dujardin, a 39 years-old French actor, won the Best Actor Award for "The Artist" - a film that pays homage to the era of silent movies.<br /><br />The Jury Prize went to French director Maiwenn for her film " Polisse" and the Grand Prize was shared by films "Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da" ("Once upon a time in Anatolia") by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and "Le Gamin au Velo" ("The Kid with a Bike") by Jean-Pierre et Luc Dardenne. <br />The Cannes film festival began May 11. A total of 21 movies were in the competition for the Golden Palm.</p>