"Triangle of Sadness lands as the most celebrated film"
In a thrilling night, the movie "Triangle of Sadness" stole the show at this year's European Film Awards, winning an impressive four awards! The event went down in Eldborg Harpa, Reykjavik, with the city playing host to hundreds of A-list directors, actors, and journalists.
Your hilarious duo for the evening, Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir and Hugleikur Dagsson, kept the crowd entertained with their black comedy. Other special guests included Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur and Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
A unique and very Icelandic moment came when locals were invited to a hot tub to select the best European short film. The winner in this category was "Granny's Sexual Life," a thought-provoking Slovenian-French film by directors Urška Djukic and Émilie Pigeard.
Ruben Östlund, the mastermind behind "Triangle of Sadness," was over the moon to receive the accolade for Best Director. Östlund thanked the Icelandic film industry and expressed his gratitude for the outstanding performances of the film's talented actresses, including the late Charlbi Dean.
The Europe Fipresci Award was presented to Italian Laura Samani for her exceptional debut feature film, "Piccolo corpo," or "A small body." Samani expressed her joy and even shed a tear or two as she accepted the award.
A touch of solidarity was presented as the Eurimage Co-Production Award was given to all Ukrainian film producers, showcasing support for the nation in the face of the Russian invasion.
Ruben Östlund also took home the award for Best Screenplay, putting "Triangle of Sadness" at an astounding three awards. Consoling other nominees, he promised that they would undoubtedly receive awards in the future and the audience erupted in laughter.
Several honorary European Film of the Year awards were given to Elia Suleiman, Margarethe von Trotta, and Marco Bellocchio – Suleiman being the first Palestinian director to receive this prestigious award. Von Trotta, on the other hand, celebrated her career as an actress, activist against pornography, and misogyny. Bellocchio was honored for his innovative storytelling in the television series "Esterno."
The Spanish comedy-drama "El buen Patrón" took home the award for Best Comedy, much to the delight of its director Fernando León De Aranoa and producer Jaume Roures. The duo celebrated their victory, acknowledging the film's categorization might have been a bit confusing as a straight-up comedy.
The Best Actor and Actress awards went to Zlatko Buric and Vicky Krieps, respectively, for their captivating performances in "Triangle of Sadness" and "Corsage." Both winners graciously expressed their gratitude for the honor.
As the night neared its end, the audience was on the edge of their seats waiting for the ultimate prize – Best European Film. In a grand announcement, "Triangle of Sadness" was crowned the winner, making its grand total four awards on the night!
These European Film Awards generated excitement, emotion, and pride in the European film community, with "Triangle of Sadness" standing out as a shining example of transnational collaboration and excellence in contemporary cinema.
Movies-and-tv, entertainment were showcased at the European Film Awards, where the event kept the crowd entertained with Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir and Hugleikur Dagsson's black comedy. Special guests in this entertainment industry gathering included Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur and Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
