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EFA Awards: European Contenders Eye Oscars
17 Jan
Summary
- European Film Awards ceremony has commenced in Berlin.
- All Best Film nominees are recognized as potential Oscar contenders.
- Lifetime achievement award to be presented to Liv Ullmann.
The prestigious European Film Awards ceremony has commenced in Berlin, celebrating the pinnacle of pan-European cinema. This year's event has been strategically scheduled for mid-January, a move aimed at positioning European films as early frontrunners for the Baftas and the Oscars, thereby generating significant buzz.
All five films nominated for Best Film at the EFAs are recognized as strong contenders for the upcoming Academy Awards. These include acclaimed titles such as Joachim Trier's Norwegian melodrama 'Sentimental Value' and Jafar Panahi's Iranian/French thriller 'It Was Just an Accident.' The nominations highlight a diverse range of European cinematic talent and storytelling.
In addition to the competitive categories, the ceremony will bestow significant honors. Two-time Oscar-nominated actress and director Liv Ullmann will receive a lifetime achievement award. Italian director Alice Rohrwacher will also be recognized with the European Achievement in World Cinema Award for her contributions to filmmaking.
