Film about cancer wins top prize at Sundance

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl also captures Audience Award at renowned movie festival

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, a moving drama about a teenager who befriends a classmate with cancer, won the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday.

Sundance winners regularly go on to critical and awards success at Holly-wood's main prize-giving ceremonies. Last year's top winner, Whiplash, is nominated for best picture at this year's Oscars.