THN has been covering the 57th BFI London Film Festival over the last few weeks, bringing you reviews of many of the films screened. The world prestigious event ran from 9th October and closes today and now we can give you the small group of winners at the festival. Without doubt the top honour went to writer/director Pawel Pawlikowski‘s harrowing Poland-set Holocaust drama IDA. You can find the list winners below along with the previously announced special lifetime award for the legendary Sir Christopher Lee.
Official Competition: Best Film
IDA, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski
Best British Newcomer
Jonathan Asser – screenwriter, STARRED UP
First Feature Competition – The Sutherland Award
Anthony Chen, director of ILO ILO
Documentary Competition – The Griersons Award
MY FATHER, MY MOTHER AND ME
BFI Fellowship
Sir Christopher Lee
You can catch all of our coverage HERE.
