Lion d'argent
Over a ten-year period, Garrel enjoyed a good run of critical recognition at the Venice Film Festival. In 1991, he won a Silver Lion for his film "J'entends plus la guitare", which was nominated for a Golden Lion. "Le Vent de la nuit" was nominated for a Golden Lion in 1999. Two years later, "Sauvage Innocence" was nominated for a Golden Lion and won the FIPRESCI Prize. His 2005 film, "Les Amants réguliers", won him the Silver Lion, for Best Director.