Film "Triangle of Sadness" secures the most significant accolades
Triangle of Sadness Takes the Spotlight at the European Film Awards!
The 31st European Film Awards were held at Eldborg Harpa last night, with Triangle of Sadness bagging a whopping four awards! This prestigious event, known as the Oscars of European cinema, was broadcast live in 24 countries, including Iceland. Originally scheduled for 2020 in Reykjavík, the celebration was postponed due to the pandemic until this year.
The European Film Awards attracted many well-known names in the film industry, with over 700 guests and about a hundred foreign journalists in attendance. Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir and Hugleikur Dagsson hosted the event with their acclaimed black comedy. Other guest hosts included locals and foreigners, such as film director Baltasar Kormákur and Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
An unconventional approach was taken when Icelandic swimmers were invited to present nominations for best European short film in a hot tub. Talk about staying true to the Icelandic culture! The winning film in this category was Granny's Sexual Life, directed by Urška Djukic and Émilie Pigeard from Slovenia and France.
One of the night's top prizes - the award for best director - was given to Ruben Östlund for Triangle of Sadness. Östlund was thrilled to accept his award in Reykjavík and expressed gratitude to one of the film's actresses for their stellar performances. He also paid tribute to another actress, Charlbi Dean, who tragically passed away prematurely.
Award categories ranged from editing and technical effects to screenwriting and acting. Ruben Östlund earned his second award of the night in the screenwriting category, consoling the other nominees. The Room burst into laughter as he reassured them that they would receive screenwriting accolades in the future. Three filmmakers were honored with the European Film of the Year award for their notable careers and contributions to the film world.
Elia Suleiman, Margarethe von Trotta, and Marco Bellocchio were among the recipients for their achievements in filmmaking and storytelling. Suleiman made history as the first Palestinian director to receive the European Achievement in World Cinema Award, a significant milestone in his influential career.
The Spanish film El buen Patrón took home the best comedy award, leaving Iceland's dramedy The Secret Police empty-handed. The excitement reached its peak when the best actor and best actress awards were announced. Croatian Zlatko Buric won for his role in Triangle of Sadness, earning another victory for the widely-acclaimed film. Luxembourgish actress Vicky Krieps won the best actress award for her performance in Corsage.
The night concluded with the highly anticipated award for best European film, which was presented by Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir. The European Film Awards were sponsored by "With our eyes on Iceland's National Telelvistion," creating an exceptional show experience orchestrated by Unnsteinn Manuel and his team. And the grand prize went to... you guessed it, Triangle of Sadness!
With its sweeping wins and memorable moments, the 31st European Film Awards was undoubtedly an unforgettable night in European cinema history.
The grand prize at the European Film Awards, known as the Oscars of European cinema, was won by Triangle of Sadness, making it a definitive highlight of the evening. Geirharðsdo and others from Iceland's Movies-and-TV industry, including host Idmur Kristjánsdóttir and Unnsteinn Manuel, played significant roles in organizing the event's broadcast and show experience. Apart from best European film, Ruben Östlund, director of Triangle of Sadness, also received awards for screenwriting and best director, adding another layer to the movie's success at the awards.
