The 2026 European Film Award (EFA) Nominations

Key Points:

• The 39th European Film Awards nominations for 2026 were announced, with winners to be revealed on January 16, 2027, highlighting top European cinema across multiple categories including fiction, animation, and documentary.
• Notable nominated films include "FATHERLAND" by Paweł Pawlikowski, "FJORD" by Cristian Mungiu, and "LA BOLA NEGRA" by Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi, recognized in categories such as European Director, Screenwriter, and Casting Director.
• The European Animation Film category features titles like "IN WAVES," "IRON BOY," and "VIVA CARMEN," while the European Documentary category includes "LETTERS FROM THE SILENCED COUNTRY," "NAZA," and "WHISPERS IN THE WOODS."
• Leading acting nominations include Mathilde Arcel, Penélope Cruz, Sandra Hüller, and Javier Bardem, with multiple nominations for Sandra Hüller and films like "FJORD" and "FATHERLAND" receiving multiple nods across technical and creative categories.
• The European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI and Young Audience Award categories highlight emerging talent and films aimed at younger viewers, such as "17," "AT NIGHT," and "IRON BOY."