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January 16, 2026
‘Hollywood has stopped making films for adults’: Sentimental Value and Sirāt contend for European Film Awards
Films by Joachim Trier, Óliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Jafar Panahi will jostle for recognition at tomorrow’s event – which has repositioned itself as a major tastemaker during awards season
TL;DR
- The EFAs have moved their ceremony to the middle of the US awards season, between the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards.
- This strategic move aims to position the EFAs as a major tastemaker for 'grownup cinema', as Hollywood reportedly prioritizes franchise sequels over serious dramas.
- Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s family drama 'Sentimental Value' is a strong contender, nominated in five categories.
- Recent years have seen an increase in non-English-language films receiving Best Picture nominations at the Oscars.
- The EFAs are undergoing a rebranding and overhaul to boost their profile and the importance of European cinema in the international awards season.
- Despite Hollywood blockbusters dominating the European box office, European films are showing strong performances in international markets.
- European cinema admissions are nearing those of the US, indicating a competitive landscape in the age of streaming.
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