Several of this year’s hottest award season contenders, including Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia starring emma Stone and Jesse Plemons; Joachim Trier’s Sentimental value wiht Renate Reinsve, Stellan skarsgard, and Elle Fanning; international feature contenders It Was Just an Accident and The Voice of Hind Rajab have made the shortlist for the 2026 European Film Awards.
The European Film Academy on Tuesday unveiled its (quite long) shortlist of contenders for the 2026 awards,naming the features,documentaries,and animated films that qualify for next year’s event,wich will be held in Berlin on Jan. 17.
In addition too Jafar Panahi’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident (and cannes prize winners Sentimental Value, Sound of Falling, Syrup and Pillion), the short list includes several of this year’s festival favorites, including Dag Johan Haugerud’s Berlin winner Dreams, Paolo Sorrentino’s Venice festival opener Grace. And Tereza Nvotová’s Zurich festival winner Father. Many of europe’s international Oscar contenders are in the EFA running, including from Norway (Sentimental Value), France (It Was Just an Accident), Germany (Sound of Falling), Switzerland (Late shift), and Belgium (young Mothers).
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The 2024 Cannes Film Festival: Highlights and Winners
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The 77th Cannes Film Festival, held from May 14th to May 25th, 2024, showcased a diverse range of cinematic talent and sparked critical conversation. This year’s festival saw a strong depiction of international filmmakers and a focus on socially relevant themes. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights, winners, and notable trends from the 2024 event.
Key Highlights of the 2024 Festival
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival was marked by several significant moments. The festival continued its tradition of premiering highly anticipated films, attracting a global audience of industry professionals and film enthusiasts. Security was notably heightened this year, reflecting broader global concerns. The competition lineup featured a mix of established auteurs and emerging voices, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
The Jury
The jury responsible for awarding the prestigious Palme d’Or was led by American director Greta Gerwig, known for her work on films like Barbie and Little Women. she was joined by a diverse group of filmmakers,actors,and critics,including Leonardo DiCaprio,Lily Gladstone, Omar Sy,and others. The jury’s composition underscored the festival’s commitment to inclusivity and international representation.
Notable Premieres
Several films generated significant buzz during their premieres. Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, a decades-long passion project, was a major talking point, though reception was divided. Other notable premieres included Kinds of Kindness by Yorgos Lanthimos, and The Second Act by Quentin Dupieux. These films showcased a range of styles and themes, demonstrating the breadth of contemporary cinema.
The Winners
The awards ceremony, held on May 25th, recognized outstanding achievements in filmmaking across various categories. The Palme d’Or, the festival’s highest honor, was awarded to Anora.
Palme d’or
- Anora directed by Sean Baker (USA)
Grand Prix
- All We Imagine as Light directed by Payal Kapadia (India, France, Germany)
Best Director
- Miguel Ángel Asturias for La Femme de Tchaïkovski
Best Actress
- Coralie Delisle for On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
Best Actor
- Jacques Audiard for Emilia Perez
Best Screenplay
- Yuji Sakamoto for Monster
Jury Prize
- It’s Not Over directed by Guillaume Senez (Belgium, France)
- The Story of Souleymane directed by Philippe Godeau (France)
camera d’Or
- Vineyard in the Wind directed by Julien Roy (France)
Un Certain Regard
- Concrete Utopia directed by Um Tae-hwa (South Korea) – Grand Prix
- augustine directed by Alice Diop (France) – Jury Prize
- The Seed of the Great Walnut Tree directed by Phạm Ngọc Lân (Vietnam) – Special Mention
Other Notable Films in Competition
Beyond the award winners, several films in the main competition garnered critical attention:
- Megalopolis directed by Francis Ford Coppola (USA)
- Kinds of Kindness directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (UK, USA, Greece)
- The Second Act directed by Quentin Dupieux (France)
- L’Histoire de Souleymane directed by Philippe Godeau (France)
- Horizon, an American Saga – Chapter 1 directed by Kevin Costner (USA)
- Bird directed by Andrew Niccol (USA)
- Grand Tour directed by Mia Hansen-Løve (France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland)
- Marcello Mio directed by Christophe Honoré (France)
- The Watcher directed by Iris Kaltenbäck (Austria, Germany, france)
- Renegades directed by Steven Soderbergh (USA)
- She’s Come Undone directed by Sébastien Laudenbach (France)
- Spark of Life directed by Alain Gomis (Senegal, France, Belgium)
- Caught by the
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