The film made history by becoming the first ever to have the Palme d'Or awarded not just to the director, Abdellatif Kechiche, but also to its lead actresses, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux. Jury President Steven Spielberg noted the jury felt "privileged to be a fly on the wall" of this deep, evolving story. 2. Fearless Lead Performances