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"Brandy", which was actually played by three
different pitbulls, won the unofficial "Palm Dog" prize at the
cinema showcase on Friday.
"I have to say I am so honored to have this," Tarantino told the
light-hearted ceremony to pick up the collar handed out to
winners.
"I would like to dedicate this to my wonderful actress Brandy,"
he added, drawing laughs from the crowd at the award that is
made every year at the festival.
Tarantino said one of the dogs that took part in the fight scene
was initially his favorite among the canine cast, but he said he
had later been drawn to the expressive face of another of the
pitbulls during the editing process.
The U.S. filmmaker said he would keep the award even though he
does not have a dog, adding that he might get one some day but
it would likely come from a rescue center if he did.
Tarantino said of the Palm Dog: "It will go on my mantelpiece,
alright, my mantelpiece of honor."
Set in the late 1960s, "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" stars
Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton, an actor struggling to come to
terms with his fading career, and Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth, his
stunt double.
Booth keeps a pitbull, with which he has one-on-one scenes,
including comedy moments that include preparing an unappetising-looking
dinner for his pet and training the dog to respond to commands.
The dog makes a comeback in the film's final sequence. Tarantino
has pleaded with critics who viewed the movie at Cannes not to
reveal any major spoilers.
Tarantino won the top Palme d'Or film award at Cannes in 1994.
He is vying against veteran directors including Ken Loach and
Pedro Almodovar for this year's prize, set to be announced on
May 25.
(Writing by Sarah White; Editing by Edmund Blair)
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