The 74th San Sebastian International Film Festival concluded with its closing ceremony on Saturday evening, following a festival run from September 18-26. Mike Leigh’s dramatic comedy “Tender Loving Care” emerged as a major winner, securing the Golden Shell for best film, the Silver Shell for best screenplay for Leigh, and the Silver Shell for best leading performance shared by Kate O’Flynn and Asta Kamma August. At an earlier press conference, Leigh indicated the film would likely be his final directorial effort, citing medical reasons for his decision.
Other significant awards were distributed across multiple films and filmmakers. Amanda Kernell of Sweden received the Silver Shell for best director for “Brace Your Heart,” which she dedicated to members of Sami culture depicted in her film. Hans Petter Moland’s “Growth of the Soil” earned recognition for cinematography through DP Oskar Dahlsbakken. The Special Jury Prize went to Ah Biao’s “Border,” while Javier Cámara took the Silver Shell for best supporting performance in “5 More Minutes.” Audience awards in the Pearls section recognized the Spanish film “La Bola Negra” and the Israeli co-production “NAZA.”
The festival honored lifetime achievements through Donostia Awards given to Naomi Watts and Werner Herzog. Watts received her award from director J.A. Bayona, dedicating it to David Lynch. The festival marked notable attendance from international talent including Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz, Jeremy Irons, and others who participated in screenings and red carpet events. The festival also announced that current director Jose Luis Rebordinos will step down, with Maialen Beloki set to become the festival’s first female director for the upcoming 75th annual edition.
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