What awards has Tereza Nvotová's film 'Father' won?

'Father' has won Best Film at the Zurich and Stockholm Film Festivals, Best Screenplay at Stockholm, and Best Director at Antalya.

Is 'Father' Slovakia's submission for the Academy Awards?

Yes, 'Father' has been selected as Slovakia's official submission for the 98th Academy Awards.

What was Tereza Nvotová's previous film?

Tereza Nvotová's previous film was the feminist mystery-drama 'Nightsiren,' which won the Golden Leopard at Locarno.

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Nvotová's 'Father' Soars to International Acclaim

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Film 'Father' received the Best Film Award at the Zurich Film Festival.
The film also secured Best Film and Screenplay at Stockholm Film Festival.
'Father' is Slovakia's official submission for the 98th Academy Awards.

Nvotová's 'Father' Soars to International Acclaim

Tereza Nvotová's critically acclaimed film 'Father' has garnered substantial international accolades, solidifying her status as a prominent filmmaker. The movie premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and was later honored with the Best Film Award at the Zurich Film Festival's main competition. Further cementing its success, 'Father' secured the Best Film and Best Screenplay Awards at the Stockholm Film Festival, and Nvotová herself received the Best Director Award at the Antalya Film Festival.

Adding to its impressive list of achievements, 'Father' has been officially selected as Slovakia's entry for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling strong potential for further recognition on the global stage. This follows Nvotová's previous success with her feminist mystery-drama 'Nightsiren,' which won the Golden Leopard at Locarno, and her debut feature 'Filthy,' which premiered at Rotterdam.