![]() ![]() Baker said there were fewer and fewer filmmakers directing indie films in the U.S. Both Baker and Rex were on hand in Deauville to receive the awards. ![]() The movie, which world premiered in competition at Cannes, won the jury prize (shared with Ninja Thyberg’s “Pleasure”) and the critics awards. “Red Rocket” stars Simon Rex as a retiring porn star who returns to his small Texas hometown where no one is eager to see him back. Michael Shannon, who was previously at Deauville with “99 Homes” and “Take Shelter,” received the honorary Talent Award from French helmer Bertrand Bonello, who sat on the jury, during the event. Sean Baker’s “ Red Rocket” won a pair of prizes at the 47th Deauville American Film Festival where “ Blue Bayou,” “Down With the King,” “Pleasure” and “John and the Hole” also picked up awards during the closing ceremony.
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