Man on the Moon is a 1999 biographical tragicomedy film about American entertainer Andy Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey as Kaufman. The film was directed by Miloš Forman, and also features Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, and Paul Giamatti. From Wikipedia
The French academy says the prize recognizes a career that evolved from 1990s comedy stardom to auteur-driven dramatic performances.
