The Golden Nymph Award (s) are the prizes awarded to the winners of the Official Competition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival .
39-547: Prince Rainier III of Monaco created the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo in 1961 to "encourage a new art form, in the service of peace and understanding between the people". The Golden Nymphs are the prizes awarded to the winners of the Official Competition. The statuettes are copies of the sculpture La nymphe Salmacis , created by François Joseph Bosio of Monaco, "King's Senior Sculptor" to Louis XVIII of France ,
78-454: A tax haven and cultural destination. The Prince also coordinated the substantial reforms of Monaco's constitution , which limited the powers of sovereign rule. Rainier married American film star Grace Kelly in 1956, which generated global media attention. They had three children: Caroline , Albert and Stéphanie . Rainier died in April 2005 from complications relating to a lung infection as
117-556: A tax haven , commercial centre, real-estate development opportunity, and international tourist attraction. The early years of his reign saw the overweening involvement of the Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis , who took control of the Société des Bains de Mer and envisioned Monaco as solely a gambling resort. Prince Rainier regained control of SBM in 1964, effectively ensuring that his vision of Monaco would be implemented. During his reign,
156-509: A car crash caused by a cerebral hemorrhage in 1982, making it impossible to expand the film for an American release. After Grace's death, Rainier refused to remarry. He established the Princess Grace Foundation-USA in 1982 in her honor, to support fledging American artists. Rainier smoked sixty cigarettes a day. In the last years of his life his health progressively declined. He underwent surgery in late 1999 and 2000, and
195-496: A noted jewel thief known as René the Cane as her lover). Upon ascension, the Prince found a treasury that was practically empty. Monaco's traditional gambling clientele, largely European aristocrats, found themselves with reduced funds after World War II. Other successful gambling centres had opened to compete with Monaco. To compensate for the loss of income, Rainier decided to promote Monaco as
234-697: A postal museum in 1950: the Museum of Stamps and Coins , in Monaco's Fontvieille district by using the collections of the Monegasque princes Albert I and Louis II . The prestigious philatelic collectors organization, Club de Monte-Carlo de l'Élite de la Philatélie, was established in 1999 under his direct patronage. The club is headquartered at the postal museum, and its membership restricted to institutions and one hundred prestigious collectors. Rainier organized exhibitions of rare and exceptional postage stamps and letters with
273-461: A result of frequent smoking; he was succeeded by his son, Albert II. Rainier was born at Prince's Palace in Monaco, the first native-born prince since Honoré IV in 1758. Rainier's mother, Charlotte, was the only child of Louis II, Prince of Monaco , and his lover, Marie Juliette Louvet ; she was legitimised through formal adoption and subsequently named heiress presumptive to the throne of Monaco. Rainier's father, Count Pierre of Polignac , who
312-474: A ten-year relationship with the French film actress Gisèle Pascal , whom he had met while a student at Montpellier University, and the couple lived at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Rainier's sister, Princess Antoinette , wishing her own son to ascend the throne, spread rumors that Pascal was infertile. The rumours combined with a snobbery over Pascal's family origins ultimately ended the relationship. Rainier established
351-481: Is awarded to television programs that encourage non-violence, in keeping with AMADE's aims and key values, mostly focusing on children's rights. The SIGNIS ( World Catholic Association for Communication ) Prize, or Silver Dove, "highlights and promotes productions that use artistic and technical talent to create inspiring content that encourages reflection". The SIGNIS Prize is given to programs determined to be promoting respect, justice, and Christian values. This Prize
390-732: The Free French Army in September 1944, and served under General Joseph de Goislard de Monsabert as a second lieutenant . As soldier, he witnessed action during the German counter-offensive in Alsace . Rainier received the French Croix de Guerre with bronze star (representing a brigade level citation) and was given the rank of Legion of Honor in 1947. Following his decommission from the French Army , he
429-681: The Institut Le Rosey in Rolle and Gstaad , Switzerland from 1939, before continuing to the University of Montpellier in France, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1943, before studying at Sciences Po Paris in Paris. In 1944, the day before his 21st birthday, Rainier's mother renounced her right to the Monegasque throne and Rainier became Prince Louis's direct heir. In World War II , Rainier joined
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#1732881503290468-544: The Societé Monégasque de Banques et de Métaux Précieux , a bank which held a significant amount of Monaco's capital, was bankrupted by its investments in a media company in 1955, leading to the resignation of Monaco's cabinet. In 1962, Rainier ratified the Principality's new constitution, which significantly reduced the power of the sovereign. He had suspended the previous constitution in 1959, saying that it "has hindered
507-460: The kings of Württemberg . On 15 May 1911, a law was passed recognising Charlotte as Louis' daughter, and declaring her to be a dynastic member of the sovereign family. Though this act was later held to be invalid under the 1882 statutes, an Ordinance of 30 October 1918 was passed to allow her to be adopted into the dynasty instead. Louis adopted Charlotte in Paris on 16 May 1919, thereby entitling her to
546-716: The Monaco Red Cross , the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) created a special jury to award a new prize in the news/current affairs category: The Press Prize of the ICRC. The ICRC created the prize in response to the large presence of war-related themes, which make up 70% of the current affairs documentaries selected by the Monte-Carlo Television Festival for the official competition.: Each year,
585-542: The Monaco Red Cross. This Prize, created in 1948 by Louis II, Prince of Monaco , seeks to recognize a fiction program (miniseries or television film) that demonstrates at least one of the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross: humanity, impartiality, independence, neutrality, charity, unity, and universality. The AMADE (Association Mondiale des Amis de L'enfance, or World Association of Children's Friends ) Prize
624-632: The Palace announced that Rainier's doctors believed his chances of recovery were "slim". On 6 April, Prince Rainier III died at the Cardiothoracic Centre of Monaco at 6:35 am local time at the age of 81. His son subsequently became the new Prince of Monaco as Albert II. His funeral was held on 15 April 2005 beside his wife, Princess Grace, at the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate , the traditional burial place of princes and princesses of Monaco, and
663-681: The Palace on 18 April, with the religious wedding being held on 19 April at the Saint Nicholas Cathedral . Rainier wore a military dress of his own design, based on the uniforms of Napoleon Bonaparte . Presided over by Bishop Gilles Barthe, the marriage was broadcast by MGM Studios, and viewed by over 30 million people across the globe. The couple honeymooned in the Mediterranean on their yacht, Deo Juvante II . Princess Grace gave birth to their first child, Princess Caroline , on 23 January 1957. Their second child and heir, Prince Albert ,
702-473: The Palace scheduled to support her trip to the Cannes Film Festival . After a year-long courtship described as containing "a good deal of rational appraisal on both sides," Prince Rainier married Kelly in 1956. The union was met with mass attention from the public, and was described as the "wedding of the century" and the "world's most anticipated wedding" by the media. The civil ceremony took place at
741-464: The Press Prize of the ICRC rewards a documentary which best highlights one or several principles of international humanitarian law and deals with a current armed conflict from the perspective of the victims' suffering. In 1988, Albert II, Prince of Monaco and Honorary President of the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo, became President of the Monaco Red Cross. The Festival is an essential event for
780-507: The administrative and political life of the country". The changes ended autocratic rule, placing power with both the Prince and a National Council of eighteen elected members. At the time of his death, he was the world's second longest-serving living head of state , just below the King of Thailand , Bhumibol Adulyadej , and the longest-reigning monarch in Europe. In the 1940s and 1950s, Rainier had
819-427: The adopting party be at least of age 50 and the adoptee 21. The 1918 Ordinance changed the age limit to 18 (Charlotte was twenty at the time) but not the other age limit; Louis was then only 48. In Monaco , civilly on 18 March and religiously on 19 March 1920, Louis arranged Charlotte's marriage to the then Count Pierre de Polignac of Hennebont , Morbihan, Brittany , France , who, by the Prince's ordinance, took
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#1732881503290858-535: The club's members. Throughout his reign, Rainier surveyed all the process of creation of Monaco stamps. He preferred stamps printed in intaglio and the art of engravers Henri Cheffer and Czesław Słania . Rainier's car collection was opened to the public as the Monaco Top Cars Collection in Fontvieille. The Prince met Academy Award –winning actress Grace Kelly in 1955, during a photocall at
897-544: The original of which is still exhibited at the Louvre museum in Paris. The Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo ends with the Golden Nymph Award Ceremony. The Golden Nymph awards recognize the best TV programs and actors from around the world. Winners are given a Golden Nymph statuette or other prizes. Throughout the Festival, international juries composed of industry professionals participate in screenings of all
936-443: The place where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace had been married in 1956. Rainier's death was overshadowed in the media as it occurred shortly after that of Pope John Paul II . and Princess Grace Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois (Charlotte Louise Juliette Grimaldi; 30 September 1898 – 16 November 1977 ), styled Hereditary Princess of Monaco between 1922 and 1944,
975-520: The principality sought to forestall a succession crisis , anticipating that its neighbour, the French Republic , might take it amiss if the throne fell someday to Louis' legal next of kin. That heir was his cousin, Wilhelm , 2nd Duke of Urach , who, although born and raised in Monte Carlo as the son of Princess Florestine of Monaco , was a German subject, property owner and patrilineal relative of
1014-404: The programming in the competition. Each year, more than 30 countries are represented in the competition, with more than 60 programs selected for nomination. Entry into the Official Competition is free and open to all international networks, distributors and production companies. The Official Competition is separated into the following categories: In 2003, as a result of the committed support of
1053-509: The surname Grimaldi and became a prince of the Monegasque princely family. The couple had two children: Their marriage was not, however, a happy one; they separated on 20 March 1930 due to his homosexuality , and Charlotte left him to live with her doctor and Italian lover, Dalmazzo. The couple were divorced on 18 February 1933 by ordinance of Prince Louis II. On 30 May 1944, the day before her son's 21st birthday and in full agreement with her father, Charlotte renounced and ceded her rights to
1092-430: The surname Grimaldi , while her grandfather bestowed upon her the traditional title of the Principality's heir, Duchess of Valentinois , for life. Charlotte became heir presumptive to the throne as Hereditary Princess when her grandfather died and her father inherited the princely crown in 1922. A shadow of doubt existed over the legality of this adoption. The Monegasque Civil Code (Articles 240 and 243) required that
1131-481: The throne to her son Rainier , subject to the stipulation that he not predecease her. From this date, she was no longer Hereditary Princess of Monaco, though she retained the title Princess Charlotte of Monaco. Late in life she went to college, obtaining a degree in social work. After her son assumed the throne (in 1949), Princess Charlotte moved to live at Château de Marchais , the Grimaldi estate outside Paris. Despite
1170-503: Was Prince of Monaco from 1949 to his death in 2005. Rainier ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years. Rainier was born at the Prince's Palace of Monaco , the only son of Hereditary Princess Charlotte and Prince Pierre . During his reign, he was responsible for the transformation of Monaco's economy, shifting from its traditional casino gambling base to its current status as
1209-553: Was born on 14 March 1958. Their youngest, Princess Stéphanie , was born 1 February 1965, with all children having been delivered at the Palace. In 1979, the Prince made his acting debut alongside the Princess in a half-hour independent film, Rearranged , produced in Monaco. After its premiere in Monaco, Princess Grace showed it to ABC TV executives in New York in 1982, who expressed interest if extra scenes were shot. However, Grace died in
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1248-570: Was continuing to deteriorate; however, on 27 March, he was reported to be conscious, his heart and kidney conditions having stabilized. His prognosis remained "very reserved". On 31 March 2005, following consultation with the Crown Council of Monaco , the Palais Princier announced that Hereditary Prince Albert would take over the duties of his father as regent since Rainier was no longer able to exercise his princely functions. On 1 April 2005,
1287-480: Was created by H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco , in honor of Prince Rainier III who founded the Festival. Prince Albert II chooses among the nominees for the News Documentaries category for the best program about the environment or conservation. The Honorary Golden Nymph is awarded to "a renowned professional for his/her extraordinary contribution to the entertainment and television industry". The first award
1326-401: Was fine, though he was suffering from bronchitis . On 7 March 2005, he was again hospitalized for a lung infection. On 22 March, he was then moved to the hospital's intensive care unit. The following day, it was announced he was on a ventilator , suffering from renal and heart failure. On 26 March, the palace reported that despite intensive ongoing efforts to improve the prince's health, he
1365-473: Was given to longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America , Jack Valenti , in 1994. The Crystal Nymph, created in 2013, is awarded to a television actor or actress "whose acting career has made an outstanding contribution to the television world". Prince Rainier III of Monaco Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; 31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005)
1404-620: Was half- French and half- Mexican , adopted his wife's dynasty, Grimaldi, upon marriage and was made a Prince of Monaco by his father-in-law. Rainier had an older sister, Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy . His parents divorced in 1933. Rainier's early education was conducted in England, at the public schools of Summerfields in St Leonards-on-Sea , Sussex, and after 1935 at Stowe School , in Buckinghamshire. Rainier then attended
1443-532: Was hospitalized in November 2002 for a chest infection. He spent three weeks in hospital in January 2004 for what was described as general fatigue. In February 2004, he was hospitalized with a coronary lesion and a damaged blood vessel. In October of that year, he was again in hospital with a lung infection. His son, Hereditary Prince Albert, later appeared on CNN 's Larry King Live and told Larry King that his father
1482-529: Was promoted by the French government as a captain in April 1949 and a colonel in December 1954. Rainier became the Sovereign Prince of Monaco upon the death of his maternal grandfather, Prince Louis II, on 9 May 1949, at the age of 25. After ascending the throne, Rainier III worked to recoup Monaco's lustre, which had become tarnished through financial neglect and scandal (his mother, Princess Charlotte, took
1521-697: Was the daughter of Louis II, Prince of Monaco , and mother of Prince Rainier III . From 1922 until 1944, she was the Hereditary Princess of Monaco , heiress presumptive to the throne. Born Charlotte Louise Juliette de Monaco in Constantine , French Algeria , she was the illegitimate daughter of Marie Juliette Louvet , a cabaret singer, and Louis, Hereditary Prince of Monaco and Duke of Valentinois , son and heir of Monaco's reigning monarch, Prince Albert I . Louis had no legitimate children or siblings, so even before he succeeded his father as Prince Louis II,
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