New York Film Critics Circle: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film; Panahi, Moura, Madigan Honored
The New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) has announced its winners for this year’s awards, highlighting outstanding achievements in cinema. Warner Bros’ film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was honored with the prestigious Best Film award. This marks a significant win for the film, which also received the Best Film award at the Gotham Awards recently.
Major Awards and Recognitions
Overall, Warner Bros secured four awards during the NYFCC event:
- Best Film: One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro for One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for Weapons
- Cinematography: Ryan Coogler’sSinners
Voting Overview
The voting process is known for its length, with critics beginning around 9:16 a.m. ET. The NYFCC, the oldest critics group in the United States, is recognized for its predictive power in the Oscar race, although it has deviated from the Academy’s Best Picture choices since 2011.
Director and Actor Highlights
Another notable winner was Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who received the Best Director award for his film It Was Just an Accident. This award comes during a challenging time for Panahi, who recently faced a one-year prison sentence and a two-year travel ban issued by the Tehran Islamic Revolutionary Court. He dedicated his Gotham Award for Best Screenplay to filmmakers who lack the freedom to create.
In the Best Actor category, Wagner Moura was celebrated for his performance in the international film The Secret Agent, which also took home the Best International Film award. The film gained critical acclaim at Cannes, where Moura received additional accolades.
Complete List of Winners
The following is a summary of this year’s NYFCC award winners:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident |
| Best Actor | Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent |
| Best Actress | Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You |
| Best Supporting Actor | Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another |
| Best Supporting Actress | Amy Madigan, Weapons |
| Best Screenplay | Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, Marty Supreme |
| Best Animated Film | KPop Demon Hunters |
| Best Cinematography | Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners |
| Best Non-Fiction Film | My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow |
| Best First Film | Carson Lund’s Eephus |
Both new and seasoned filmmakers were recognized this year, showcasing a diverse range of talent and storytelling prowess. The awards season continues to unfold, creating excitement for the upcoming Oscars.
