Coverage dated September 26, 2026

Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Sweeps San Sebastian Awards as ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘NAZA’ Earn Audience Nods

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Amanda Kernell's 'Brace Your Heart' won the Swedish-Sami filmmaker the Silver Shell for best director as the Spanish film fest wrapped up its 74th edition, the last for outgoing director Jose Luis Rebordinos.

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  1. Variety

    Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Wins Big at San Sebastián, as ‘La Bola Negra’ and ‘NAZA’ Take Audience Awards (opens Variety)

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    Mike Leigh’s new film “Tender Loving Care” dominated the awards on the final night of the San Sebastián Film Festival, taking a trifecta of awards — the Golden Shell for Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Lead Performance for Kate O’Flynn — from a jury headed by U.S. filmmaker Ira Sachs.

  2. Deadline

    San Sebastián: Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Wins Golden Shell & Best Screenplay (opens Deadline)

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    Mike Leigh’s latest and potential last feature, Tender Loving Care, has won the San Sebastián Film Festival’s top prize, the Golden Shell, alongside the award for Best Screenplay. Scroll down for the full list of winners.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Sweeps San Sebastian Awards as ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘NAZA’ Earn Audience Nods (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Amanda Kernell's 'Brace Your Heart' won the Swedish-Sami filmmaker the Silver Shell for best director as the Spanish film fest wrapped up its 74th edition, the last for outgoing director Jose Luis Rebordinos.

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