First collective Palm Dog awarded to the entire canine cast of Mondovino by Jonathan Nossiter
Mondovino
Winners
- Palm Dog: All the dogs in Mondovino – directed by Jonathan Nossiter
- Grand Jury Prize: The acrobat dog in Life is a Miracle – directed by Emir Kusturica
The Jury
- Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian
- James Christopher - The Times
- Charles Gant - Heat
- Derek Malcolm - The Evening Standard
An entire cast rewarded
For the first time in 2004, the Palm Dog was awarded to an entire canine cast. The dogs appearing in Jonathan Nossiter's Mondovino were recognised by the jury for their collective performance. This Franco-American documentary highlights the world of wine by following succession sagas across three continents. It also paints an affectionate portrait of the famous wine critic Robert Parker, featuring his loyal companion Hoover, along with other remarkable dogs inhabiting the vineyards.
The acrobat dog from Emir Kusturica’s film Life is a Miracle was also honoured, receiving the Grand Jury Prize.
The Palm Dog jury at work. From left to right: Derek Malcolm, James Christopher, Peter Bradshaw, Toby Rose and Mutley.
Richard Lormand receives the Mondovino trophy with his dog Tina.
Humans won over
The announcement of the Palm Dog 2004 winners delighted the recipients. “We’ve never known a greater reward for a man or a dog,” exclaimed Jonathan Nossiter as he accepted the iconic collar on behalf of his canine stars.
The trophy also provoked envy among the audience, notably actress Sean Young, who didn’t hesitate to try on the coveted collar herself!
In the photo, Richard Lormand accepts the collar with his own dog, Tina, for Mondovino.
The 2004 Selection
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Mondovino by Jonathan Nossiter
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Life is a Miracle by Emir Kusturica
