| 2013 Deauville American Film Festival | |
| Host: | Deauville American Film Festival Group |
| Number: | 76 feature films |
| Opening: | Behind the Candelabra |
| Closing: | Snowpiercer |
| Location: | Deauville, France |
| Language: | International |
| Date: | – |
The 39th Deauville American Film Festival took place at Deauville, France from August 30 to September 8, 2013. Steven Soderbergh's drama film Behind the Candelabra served as the opening night film. Snowpiercer by Bong Joon-ho was the closing night film of the festival.[1] [2] The Grand Prix was awarded to Night Moves by Kelly Reichardt.[3]
Complete lineup for the festival was announced on July 19, 2013, including episodes from Television shows for the Television section at the festival.[4] Electronic music duo Justice was given Carte blanche section to show nine of their favourite American films to the festival audience.[5] The festival paid tribute to Cate Blanchett, Nicolas Cage, Larry Clark, Gale Anne Hurd and John Travolta and hosted retrospective of their films.[6] The festival honoured American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian Danny Kaye with Deauville Legend award.[7]
French actor and film director (President of Jury)
French model, singer, and actress
French writer
French actress, film director and screenwriter
French film director, screenwriter and producer
Dutch actress, director, screenwriter and former fashion model
French journalist and television executive
French cinematographer and director
French film director and screenwriter[8]
French actress, director and screenwriter (President of Jury)
French actress
French actor
French novelist, screenwriter and director
French music video director, graphic designer and singer-songwriter
The festival awarded the following awards: