The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke swept away the three most prestigious prizes at the European Film Awards - 2009, which took place Saturday, December 12 at Bochum in Germany: Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

A Prophet, after its Best Film at The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival, Best Foreign Film attributed by The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, and its recent Prix Delluc awards, received Best Actor for Tahar Rahim and the Prize for Excellence for the editing done by Brigitte Taillandier, Francis Wargnier, Jean-Paul Hurier and Marc Doisne.

Isabelle Huppert also received a prize for her European contribution to world cinema

We should also note that the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film went to Jacques-Rémy Girerd for Mia & the Migoo. Proof, if such were needed, that French animation is well renowned.