The Good Daughter Wins Top Prize at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Júlia de Paz Solvas’s film The Good Daughter has won the Grand Prix at the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The Spanish drama also received the festival’s Audience Award. The ceremony concluded the event in Estonia.

The film explores family conflict through a teenage girl’s perspective. Its powerful emotional core resonated deeply with the international jury.

Awards Celebrate Global Cinema and New Talent

The main competition recognized several other films. Turkish director Ali Vatansever won Best Director for LifeLike. This film was partly shot inside the virtual reality platform VRChat.

Best Actor was a shared honor. Aladdin Detlefsen and Kanji Tsuda were recognized for The Frog and the Water. Kiara Arancibia won Best Actress for her lead role in The Good Daughter.

First-Time Filmmakers and Regional Cinema Honored

In the First Feature Competition, Hercules Falling won Best Film. The movie stars Dar Salim and is directed by Christian Bonke. Samuel Abrahams was named Best Director for the mockumentary Lady.

The Baltic Film Competition awarded its top prize to The Visitor. Director Vytautas Katkus’s meditation on solitude impressed the jury. Documentary awards went to Holy Destructors and Days of Wonder.

The 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival highlighted a diverse and compelling slate of international cinema. Its award winners signal strong new voices in the industry. The festival continues to be a vital platform for global film talent.

Thought you’d like to know

What is the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival?

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival is a major annual international film event held in Estonia. It is one of the largest film festivals in Northern Europe. It showcases a wide array of features, shorts, and documentaries from around the world.

Which film won the Grand Prix and Audience Award?

*The Good Daughter*, directed by Júlia de Paz Solvas, won both the Grand Prix and the Audience Award. This Spanish drama was the big winner of the 2024 festival. Its dual victory highlights both critical and popular acclaim.

Who won the Best Director award?

Ali Vatansever won Best Director for his film *LifeLike*. The movie is a co-production between Türkiye, Greece, and Romania. It explores themes of mortality and virtual reality.

Were any lifetime achievement awards given?

Yes, Austrian director Jessica Hausner received an honorary award. Estonian director and children’s writer Janno Põldma was awarded a lifetime achievement honor. These awards recognize their significant contributions to cinema.

What won the best film in the Baltic competition?

*The Visitor*, directed by Vytautas Katkus, won the Best Film award in the Baltic Film Competition. The film is a Lithuanian, Norwegian, and Swedish co-production. It is a thoughtful exploration of solitude.