Entertainment · November 14, 2026
European Film Award Nominations: ‘Fatherland’ Reigns Over Contest, Followed by ‘La Bola Negra’
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The European Film Academy has announced the nominations for the 39th European Film Awards, set to take place in Greece in January 2027. Paweł Pawlikowski’s 'Fatherland' leads the field with 11 nominations, followed closely by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s 'La Bola Negra' with 10 nominations. Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' also emerged as a top contender with five nominations. The ceremony will celebrate achievements across 16 key categories, with nominees including actors Sandra Hüller, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Andrew Scott.
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‘Fatherland,’ ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Fjord’ Lead European Film Award Nominations
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European Film Awards: ‘Fatherland’ & ‘La Bola Negra’ Top Nominations – Full List Of Films & Credits
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European Film Award Nominations: ‘Fatherland’ Reigns Over Contest, Followed by ‘La Bola Negra’
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Paweł Pawlikowski’s 'Fatherland' received 11 nominations
- Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s 'La Bola Negra' received 10 nominations
- The 39th European Film Awards ceremony will take place in Greece in January 2027
- Both 'Fatherland' and 'La Bola Negra' are nominated for European Film, European Director, and European Screenwriter
Reported by only some outlets
- The nominations were announced at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival
- Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' received five nominations
- Sandra Hüller received two nominations for European Actress ('Fatherland' and 'Rose')
- The 'Fatherland' leads portray Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika
- 'La Bola Negra' is described as a 'gay Spanish epic' or a 'triptych about the history of gay men's sexuality'
- The acting nominees include Renate Reinsve, Sebastian Stan, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Andrew Scott
Confirmed
- The 39th European Film Awards nominations have been released
- 'Fatherland' has 11 nominations
- 'La Bola Negra' has 10 nominations
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for Greece in January 2027
Reported
- The nominations were announced at the Pavlos Zannas Theatre in Thessaloniki (Deadline)
- Sandra Hüller is nominated for both 'Fatherland' and 'Rose' (The Hollywood Reporter)
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