European Film Academy Unveils 68-Film Shortlist for 39th European Film Awards
The 39th European Film Awards ceremony is set for January 16, 2027, in Athens, with 25 of the shortlisted films directed or co-directed by women.
The European Film Academy unveiled a shortlist of 68 feature films for the 39th European Film Awards, according to deadline.com. The ceremony is scheduled for January 16, 2027, in Athens.
Forty-five films are on the fiction shortlist, including Cannes 2026 Palme d'Or winner Fjord, Venice Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown, La Bola Negra and Coward.
The documentary shortlist has 15 titles, among them NAZA and Whispers in the Woods. The animation shortlist includes In Waves, Iron Boy and Jim Queen.
The shortlisted films represent 40 European countries, and 25 are directed or co-directed by women.
Quick answers
When and where will the 39th European Film Awards take place?
The ceremony is scheduled for January 16, 2027, in Athens.
How many films are on the shortlist?
The European Film Academy unveiled a shortlist of 68 feature films.
Which films are on the fiction shortlist?
The 45-title fiction shortlist includes Cannes 2026 Palme d'Or winner Fjord, Venice Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown, La Bola Negra and Coward.