Summary of awards at the 40th Warsaw International Film Festival, celebrating films like Traffic, Black Dog, and War Correspondent.
The 40th edition of the Warsaw International Film Festival concluded on October 20, 2024, showcasing an array of films from around the world. Over ten days, cinema enthusiasts enjoyed diverse screenings, from feature films to documentaries and short films, along with workshops and meetings with filmmakers.
Awards and Winners
During the awards gala on October 19, the Grand Prix went to Traffic by Teodora Ana Mihai (Romania/Belgium/Netherlands), while Chaos and Silence by Anatol Schuster (Germany) won Best Director. Other notable awards include Black Dog by Guan Hu (China), which took the Crème de la Crème prize, and The Black Hole by Moonika Siimets (Estonia/Finland), which won the Free Spirit Award.
Special Mentions and Documentaries
In the documentary section, War Correspondent by Benjamin Tuček and David Čálek (Czech Republic/Ukraine/Slovakia) was named Best Documentary. The festival also highlighted short films, with Service by Michał Edelman (Poland) winning the Short Grand Prix.