The Winners of the European Film Awards 2024

On a star-studded evening in Luzern, Switzerland, the European Film Academy celebrated the 2024 European Film Awards, honoring the pinnacle of European cinematic artistry. Held at the stunning KKL Luzern on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the ceremony welcomed 1,000 international guests, nominees, and presenters. Streaming live across 18 countries and 30 platforms, the event marked the crowning highlight of the Month of European Film.

Emilia Pérez Sweeps the Awards

Leading the evening with an astounding five wins, Emilia Pérez emerged as the most celebrated film of the year. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the French production clinched the coveted titles of European Film, Director, Screenwriter, and Actress alongside the Excellence Award for European Editing.

Recognizing Outstanding Talent

Best Director:

Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez) triumphed over Andrea Arnold (Bird) and Pedro Almodóvar (The Room Next Door).

Best Screenwriter:

Audiard further demonstrated his cinematic prowess by taking home this award as well.

European Actress:

Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez) won hearts with her performance, surpassing seasoned contenders such as Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door) and Trine Dyrholm (The Girl with the Needle).

European Actor:

Abou Sangare (The Story of Souleymane) earned this recognition by standing out among big names such as Franz Rogowski (Bird), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Daniel Craig (Queer).

A Platform for Emerging Voices

The European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI, which highlights debut directors, went to Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel for Armand.

Full List of Winners

European Film

• Winner: Emilia Pérez (France), directed by Jacques Audiard
• Bye Bye Tiberias (France, Belgium, Palestine, Qatar)
• Dahomey (France, Senegal)
• Flow (Latvia, France, Belgium)
• In Limbo (Poland)
• Living Large (Czech Republic, France, Slovakia)
• No Other Land (Palestine, Norway)
• Savages (Switzerland, France, Belgium)
• Soundtrack to a Coup D’État (France, Belgium, Netherlands)
• Sultana’s Dream (Spain, Germany, India)
• The Room Next Door (Spain)
• The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany, France)
• The Substance (UK, United States, France)
• They Shot the Piano Player (Spain, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Peru)
• Vermiglio (Italy, France, Belgium)

European Director

• Winner: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
• Andrea Arnold (Bird)
• Pedro Almodóvar (The Room Next Door)
• Mohammad Rasoulof (The Seed of the Sacred Fig)
• Maura Delpero (Vermiglio)

European Screenwriter

• Winner: Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez)
• Magnus von Horn & Line Langebek (The Girl with the Needle)
• Pedro Almodóvar (The Room Next Door)
• Mohammad Rasoulof (The Seed of the Sacred Fig)
• Coralie Fargeat (The Substance)

European Actress

• Winner: Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez)
• Renate Reinsve (Armand)
• Trine Dyrholm (The Girl with the Needle)
• Vic Carmen Sonne (The Girl with the Needle)
• Tilda Swinton (The Room Next Door)

European Actor

• Winner: Abou Sangare (Souleymane’s Story)
• Franz Rogowski (Bird)
• Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
• Lars Eidinger (Dying)
• Daniel Craig (Queer)

European Documentary

• Winner: No Other Land (Palestine, Norway)
• Bye Bye Tiberias (France, Belgium, Palestine, Qatar)
• Dahomey (France, Senegal)
• In Limbo (Poland)
• Soundtrack to a Coup D’État (France, Belgium, Netherlands)

European Animated Feature Film

• Winner: Flow (Latvia, France, Belgium)
• Living Large (Czech Republic, France, Slovakia)
• Savages (Switzerland, France, Belgium)
• Sultana’s Dream (Spain, Germany, India)
• They Shot the Piano Player (Spain, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Peru)

European Short Film – Prix Vimeo

• Winner: The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Croatia, France, Bulgaria, Slovenia)
• 2720 (Portugal, Switzerland)
• Clamor (France)
• The Exploding Girl (France)
• Wander to Wonder (Netherlands, France, Belgium, UK)

European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI

• Winner: Armand (Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden)
• Hoard (UK)
• Kneecap (Ireland, UK)
• Santosh (UK, France, Germany)
• The New Year That Never Came (Romania, Serbia)
• Toxic (Lithuania)

European Young Audience Award

• Winner: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (Norway)
• Lars is LOL (Norway, Denmark)
• Winners (Germany)

About the European Film Academy

Dedicated to fostering European cinema, the Academy unites over 5,000 members and champions cultural exchange and education. From industry debates to audience engagement, it continues to elevate European film on the global stage.

For a full list of winners and more information, visit the European Film Academy’s website.