The curtain has fallen on the 16th edition of the Arcs Film Festival, which took place from December 14 to 21, 2024, in the heart of the French Alps. With premieres, unforgettable meetings, and cinematic discoveries, the festival once again confirmed its status as a must-attend event in European cinema.
After a week filled with screenings and cinematic emotions, the much-awaited awards were unveiled by the juries chaired by Thierry de Peretti and Camille Chamoux on Friday, December 20. They celebrated bold and moving works, showcasing the richness and diversity of European cinema. Discover right away the major winners of this unforgettable edition.
Full house for Kneecap
The big winner of this 2024 edition, Kneecap...
Rich Peppiatt leaves with the prestigious Crystal Arrow, the main award given to the best film of the festival since its inception in 2009, presented in partnership with France Télévisions. Blending documentary and fiction, this impactful film explores with raw energy the story of the Kneecap group, a hip-hop trio from Ireland founded in 2017, as well as their fight to defend the Irish Gaelic language and protest against English domination.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
In addition to the Crystal Arrow, Kneecap has also been awarded the Grand Prix des Cinglés du Cinéma and the Jury Young Award, charming both experts and young audiences alike, thus confirming its status as a flagship creation of this edition. Still for the same film, the Best Original Music Award, awarded in partnership with Sacem, went to Michael Asante, who composed the film's soundtrack. A world-renowned English DJ known as Mikey J, he skillfully captured the intensity of the story with a soundtrack that blends the group's impactful songs, performed on screen, with vibrant electronic compositions.
Poignant portraits and daring stories
Another highlight of the awards, the Grand Jury Prize has been awarded...
ribué à Loveable by the Norwegian-Icelandic director Lilja Ingolfsdottir. This subtle and nuanced drama paints a portrait of an incandescent and complex woman, powered by the remarkable performance of Helga Guren, winner of the 2024 Best Acting Award.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
In the same category as the previous one, Marilena Amato was also awarded the 2024 Interpretation Prize. A non-professional actress and a hairdresser by trade, this Neapolitan delivered a heart-wrenching performance in her own role in the film Vittoria by Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman. She shares the story of her struggle, that of adopting her daughter, and how this choice almost shattered her family and her own moral compass.
Finally, the film Toxic by Saulė Bliuvaitė was also celebrated for its aesthetics and boldness. This dark teen movie critiques societal pressures for thinness through an unflinching portrait of confused Lithuanian youth. It received the Cineuropa Prize and a special mention from the Ci.
ngland's Cinema as well as the award for Best Cinematography thanks to the work of Vytautas Katkus.
A richly emotional edition full of surprises
Beyond the awards, this 2024 edition has once again showcased the festival's ability to blend artistic excellence with friendliness. Festival-goers were able to enjoy an eclectic program, featuring highly anticipated premieres, like Attachment by Carine Tardieu, as well as special screenings celebrating Icelandic cinema, this year's guest of honor. Musical moments also livened up the days and evenings, with concerts by Lúpína and Rebeka Warrior.
The festival also managed to touch the audience's hearts with the Audience Award, awarded to Peacock by Ber.nhard Wenger, a dark comedy that is both moving and universal. It was also praised by the Young Jury, with a special mention for its sensitivity and originality.
Finally, the shorter creations were not forgotten, with the Best Short Film Award given to Dancing in the corner by Jan Bujnowski, and a special mention to The Death of a Hero by Karin Franz Körlof, showcasing the power of the short format to tell poignant stories. In short, the 16th edition of the Arcs Film Festival concludes beautifully, leaving spectators with unforgettable memories and a desire for escapism for the upcoming seasons.
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