The European Film Academy announces eight winners who will be honoured at this year’s European Film Awards. A special eight-member jury convened in Berlin and, based on the Feature Film Selection, decided on the winners in the categories cinematography, editing, production design, costume design, make-up & hair, original score, sound and visual effects. The members of the jury are:
Camilla Hjelm, cinematographer, Denmark
Matt Kasmir, VFX supervisor, UK
Jelena Maksimovic, editor, Serbia
Ursula Patzak, costume designer, Italy
Célia Sayaphoum, sound designer, France
Francis "Kiko" Soeder, production designer, Germany
Başar Ünder, composer, Turkey
Leendert van Nimwegen, make-up artist, Netherlands
The European Film Academy congratulates the following awards recipients:
| EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHY 2021:
Crystel Fournier for GREAT FREEDOM
Complementing the simplicity of the language and the passing of time, the cinematography in GREAT FREEDOM pulls the spectator into the closeness of the prison cell, yet suggesting the openness and freedom of the mind. |
| EUROPEAN EDITING 2021:
Mukharam Kabulova for UNCLENCHING THE FISTS
In UNCLENCHING THE FISTS, the editing works as a true contribution to the truthfulness of the film. A very precise handling of fragments of time makes us struggle together with the protagonists in their fight for freedom and happiness. |
| EUROPEAN PRODUCTION DESIGN 2021:
Márton Ágh for NATURAL LIGHT
The production design in NATURAL LIGHT blends perfectly with the costumes, drawing a painting of a remote Soviet village in the shadow of WWII. |
| EUROPEAN COSTUME DESIGN 2021:
Michael O'Connor for AMMONITE
Going beyond conventions, Michael O’Connor’s costumes are very precise. They support the hierarchy within the story and are an integral part of the film. You don’t perceive them as costumes but as dresses which follow and support the female protagonists. The costumes don’t distract but they give posture and credibility to the characters. |
| EUROPEAN MAKE-UP & HAIR 2021:
Flore Masson, Olivier Afonso & Antoine Mancini for TITANE
The outstanding make-up design in TITANE complements the special effects in an ideal way and instantly draws the viewer into the story. This powerful work makes Alexia a character you believe throughout the entire film. |
| EUROPEAN ORIGINAL SCORE 2021:
Nils Petter Molvær & Peter Brötzmann for GREAT FREEDOM
Jazz is a statement. It's always been exploratory; it's never been straight. The sparse and bold scoring of GREAT FREEDOM takes you to decades, to places and to the edges of a rare cinematic experience interfacing with its music. It is an elegant yet instigating celebration of free improvisation and insurgency; jazz, resilience and solidarity. |
| EUROPEAN SOUND 2021:
Gisle Tveito & Gustaf Berger for THE INNOCENTS
Sound can create an atmosphere of its own: Shifting out from what feels like ordinary every-day life, the simple yet unique sound design in THE INNOCENTS increases tension and becomes haunting. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. |
| EUROPEAN VISUAL EFFECTS 2021:
Peter Hjorth & Fredrik Nord for LAMB
The excellent visual effects in LAMB create a magical realism which transports the audience into another dimension. |
The award recipients and Excellence Jury Members will be guests at the 34th European Film Awards on 11 December in Berlin.
