Live Updates: European Film Awards 2023
During the 38th European Film Awards held in Berlin, significant accolades were awarded to various filmmakers and actors. Notably, Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier received the Best European Screenwriter award for their work on “Sentimental Value.” This win came after Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve were recognized as Best European Actor and Best European Actress, respectively, for their performances in the same film.
Key Highlights from the 2023 European Film Awards
“Sentimental Value,” which was a frontrunner at the awards, also garnered nominations for Best Film and Best Director. Other notable films in contention included:
- Oliver Laxe’s “Sirāt,” set in Morocco
- Mascha Schilinski’s debut “Sound of Falling”
- Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just An Accident”
Earlier in the evening, “Sirāt” dominated the craft categories, winning multiple awards:
- Best European Production Designer
- Best European Sound Design
- Best European Editor
- Best European Casting Director
Best European Animated Feature and Other Awards
Ugo Bienvenu’s animated film, “Arco,” won the award for Best European Animated Feature. This film has previously achieved recognition at the Annecy International Film Festival and is on the BAFTA long-list for Best Animated Film.
Iranian director Jafar Panahi opened the evening’s ceremony with a poignant message regarding the ongoing unrest in Iran. He addressed the alarming crackdown on protests by the Iranian government, highlighting the reported deaths and arrests of protestors. His speech emphasized the global implications of violence and the importance of artistic voices in times of crisis.
Honorary Awards and Special Recognitions
This year, honorary awards were presented to:
- Liv Ullmann, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award
- Italian director Alice Rohrwacher, honored with the European Achievement in World Cinema Award
Ullmann used her acceptance speech to underline the significant role of cinema in portraying human experiences while expressing her concerns regarding political matters.
Additionally, the Eurimages International Co-Production Award was given to Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach, and Janine Jackowski from Komplizen Film. They acknowledged the success of “Sentimental Value” alongside numerous notable co-productions.
Full List of 2023 Award Winners
| Award Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best European Actor | Stellan Skarsgård for Sentimental Value |
| Best European Actress | Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value |
| Best European Animated Feature | Arco (France) |
| Best European Documentary | Fiume o Morte! (Croatia, Slovenia, Italy) |
| Best European Screenwriter | Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value |
| Best European Editor | Cristóbal Fernández for Sirāt |
| Best European Composer (Original Score) | Hania Rani for Sentimental Value |
| Best European Casting Director | Nadia Acimi, Luís Bértolo & María Rodrigo for Sirāt |
| Best European Make-up & Hair Artist | Torsten Witte for Bugonia |
| European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI | On Falling (United Kingdom, Portugal) |
| European Young Audience Award | Siblings (Italy) |
| European Short Film – Prix Vimeo | City of Poets |
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