Cannes 2015: 10 Past Palme d'Or Winning Movies You Have To See

7. Sex, Lies And Videotape

Of all the directors working in America today who can be said to be cinematic polymaths capable of tackling a wide variety of subjects, Steven Soderbergh is perhaps the most notable. His diverse filmography includes everything from the Elmore Leonard adaptation Out Of Sight through to political movies such as Contagion and Traffic and the blockbuster Ocean's franchise. Winning the Palme d'Or with your directorial debut is certainly a sure fire way to start your career on the right foot, and Sex, Lies And Videotape clearly marked him as a filmmaker capable of keen and intelligent observations into the human condition. A thoroughly talkative movie, it's about a man who films women discussing their sexuality, the extended conversations sparking changes to their relationships. Few directors are as prolific as Steven Soderbergh - even fewer are lucky enough to win the Palme d'Or so early in their careers, and Sex, Lies And Videotape has since earned a place in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2006, consolidating its place in movie history.