'Kilimandjaro' wins Lux prize

BRUSSELS -- "Les neiges du Kilimandjaro" by French helmer Robert Guediguian has won the European Parliament's Lux prize. Award was announced Wednesday, coincidentally the film's release date in Gaul. Pic follows union activist Michel (Jean-Pierre Darroussin) as he questions his place in society after losing his job and being robbed at gun-point by one of his former workmates. The Lux prize recognizes films that illustrate European values, cultural diversity or debate on the European project. The prize money allows the winning film to be subtitled in the 23 official languages of the European Union and supports its distribution in the 27 EU states. Greek foreign-language Oscar hopeful "Attenberg" by Athina Rachel Tsangari and "Play" by Ruben Ostlund of Sweden were also in contention. The three films were chosen from 10 proposed by a jury of 17 cinema professionals. Members of the 736-seat parliament had a month to view the films and vote. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com