The Luxembourg City Film Festival once again drew in film enthusiasts and industry professionals, featuring notable figures such as Pete Doherty, Lisandro Alonso, and Alma Pöysti. A highlight of the festival was the masterclass conducted by Jury President Rodrigo Sorogoyen, a renowned Spanish filmmaker known for his work in suspense and drama, which received special attention for its insights into filmmaking.
The festival also reported record attendance, with more than 22,000 cinema admissions during the event and total participation across all activities expected to approach 40,000 visitors.
The festival’s top honour, the Grand Prix, was awarded to “My Father’s Shadow” by Akinola Davies Jr., praised by the jury for its profound human depth, sensitive character portrayal, and poetic cinematography.
Several other films received accolades at the festival. The Best Documentary Award went to “Memory” by Vladlena Sandu, a poignant exploration of the trauma of war and its effects on children. The 2030 Award was presented to “Amílcar” by Miguel Eek, focusing on the life of freedom fighter Amílcar Cabral. Additionally, the Audience Award was granted to “Tuner” by Daniel Roher.
The FIPRESCI Critics’ Prize, awarded by the International Federation of Film Critics, was given to “Blue Heron” by Sophy Romvari for its exploration of mental health themes.
Other distinctions included the Youth Jury Prize awarded to “Feels Like Home” by Gábor Holtai, the School Jury Prize awarded to “Têtes Brûlées” by Maja-Ajmia Yde Zellama, and the Children’s Jury Prize awarded to “Olivia” by Irene Iborra Rizo. The Best Immersive Experience Prize was also awarded to “The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up” by Singing Chen. Some of these films will have additional screenings at the Luxembourg City Cinémathèque or at Ciné Utopia.
Regarding next year’s edition, the festival team has confirmed that the 17th Luxembourg City Film Festival is scheduled to take place from 4 to 14 March 2027.
