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Join the largest film jury in Europe!

Europa Cinemas is proud to partner with the LUX Audience Award and support the Europe-wide rating campaign for the five nominated films. Rooted in our shared commitment to European cinema and cultural diversity, the LUX Audience Award puts audiences at the centre of the process.

What is the LUX Audience Award campaign?

This Europe-wide initiative invites EU citizens to join the largest film jury in Europe by watching and rating the five nominated films. From 10 February to 12 April 2026, audiences across Europe are encouraged to discover the nominated titles and share their opinions on the official rating platform.

How can cinemas support the campaign?

Help us amplifying the campaign by:

• Rating the nominated films on the official platform HERE
• Inviting audiences to rate the films
• Sharing Europa Cinemas and LUX Audience Award communications on your social media channels

The nominated films for the 2026 edition are:

Christy
Directed by Brendan Canty
Ireland, United Kingdom
An Irish/UK production about a young boy moving in with his estranged brother, covering the themes of youth, working class life and child protection. It won the Grand Prix Generation 14plus International Jury at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Deaf (Sorda)
Directed by Eva Libertad
Spain
A Spanish film about a deaf mother confronting the issues of bringing up a child in a world not built for her. It also won Audience Award in Berlin, as well as a number of prizes at the Malaga film festival, including best film.

It was just an accident
Directed by Jafar Panahi
Iran (Jafar Panahi Productions), France, Luxembourg
An Iranian /French/Luxembourg production that won the Palme d’Or in Cannes. Set in Iran it explores morality and political repression. Director Jafar Panahi won the Sakharov Prize in 2012. Panahi, who is critical of the Iranian government and has been imprisoned several times, made this film without government permission.

Love me tender
Directed by Anna Cazenave Cambet
France
A French film about a woman whose life is turned upside down by her husband taking custody of her son after she admits to him that she is having romantic relationships with women.

Sentimental Value (Affeksjonsverdi)
Directed by Joachim Trier
Norway, France, Denmark, Germany, Sweden
A joint Norway, France, Denmark, Germany, Sweden production about the relationship between and estranged father and his daughters. It stars Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning.

Your voice matters, rate the films at luxaward.eu and get a chance to win prizes, including a trip to the European Parliament to attend the Award Ceremony and meet the film representatives!