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European Film Awards 2026: 'Sick of Myself' Sweeps the Awards

Published January 19, 2026, 10:23
European Film Awards 2026: 'Sick of Myself' Sweeps the Awards

The Norwegian film 'Sick of Myself' by Joachim Trier dominated the 38th European Film Awards, winning six of the most prestigious awards, including Best European Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress, Actor, and Composer. The awards ceremony took place in Berlin with the participation of 1,000 international guests. The Spanish film 'Sirat' and the German film 'The Sound of Falling' also won awards, with the latter receiving the award for Best Costume Design. The ceremony marked the culmination of the European awards season, which began in November and ended in January. The awards ceremony was marked by political references, with the winners expressing their concern about the situation in Gaza. The presence of Iranian director Jafar Panahi and his reference to the situation in Iran, where protesters are being violently suppressed, added particular weight to the event. The awarding of the prizes highlighted the quality and diversity of European cinema, while also bringing important social and political issues to the forefront of the discussion.