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European Film Awards 2025: Nominations Unveiled
November 18, 2025 By EmanuelLevy
Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value,’ Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ and Olivier Laxe’s ‘Sirat’ are among the nominees for Europe’s top film prize.
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