The Palm Springs International Film Festival has announced its juried award-winners, with the Fipresci prizes going to “Shoplifters,” “Italy,” and “Cold War.” The three films — all of which premiered at Cannes and won major prizes there — have proven a mainstay of awards season, especially Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Palme d’Or winner.
It and “Cold War” both made the Academy Awards shortlist for Best Foreign Language Film, while “Dogman” was left out.The full list of winners:Fipresci Prize for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year“Shoplifters” (Japan)Fipresci Prize for the Best Actor in a Foreign Language FilmMarcello Fonte, “Dogman” (Italy)Fipresci Prize for Best Actress in a Foreign Language FilmJoanna Kulig, “Cold War” (Poland)The Fipresci jury members were Thomas Abeltshauser, Elaine Guerini, and Marietta Steinhart.New Voices New Visions Award“Sofia” (France/Qatar), directed by Meryem Benm’BarekHonorable Mention“Saf” (Turkey), directed by Ali Vatansever.
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