Tim Burton's French Cultural Award

16 March 2010

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Tim Burton has been given a cultural honour in France.

The 'Alice in Wonderland' director was awarded the National Order of Arts and Letters from French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterand.

'Nine' actress Marion Cotillard also received the award at a ceremony in Paris.

Upon accepting the award, Tim admitted he felt a close connection to France.

I feel much more at home here than I do in my own country and I thank you very much.

He said: "I feel much more at home here than I do in my own country and I thank you very much."

Last month, 'I Love You Philip Morris' actors Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey received the accolade and celebrated with a mock kiss.

The award - created by the French government in May 1957 - was given in recognition of the actors' contributions to the film industry.

As the pair were presented with their honours, the Culture Minister told them: "I love you, Jim Carrey! I love you, Ewan McGregor!"

Other actors to have been made knights of the Order of Arts and Letters include Jude Law, George Clooney, Vanessa Paradis, Clint Eastwood and Roger Moore.

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