Cannes 2002 in competition
Palme d’or – winner Best Actor
Best Actor
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury – Special Mention
Nominated Golden Palm

Toronto Film Festival

Cesar award
Most Promising Actor.

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Nominated CFCA Award for Best Foreign Language Film

European Film Awards
Audience Award- Best Actor
Audience Award – Best Director
Nominated European Film Award for Best Actor

Fajr Film Festival
Crystal Simorgh – International Competition: Best Film

Joseph Plateau Awards
Best Belgian Actor
Best Belgian Director
Best Belgian Film
Nominated for Best Belgian Screenplay

Lumiere Awards, France
Best French-Language Film

San Francisco Film Critics Circle
SFFCC Award for Best Foreign-Language Film

Valladolid International Film Festival
Nominated Golden Spike