The race for the 2026 LUX Audience Award, jointly presented by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in collaboration with the European Commission and Europa Cinemas, is on. This year’s finalists are Christy [+see also:
film review
interview: Brendan Canty
film profile] by Brendan Canty (Ireland/UK), Deaf [+see also:
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trailer
interview: Eva Libertad
film profile] by Eva Libertad (Spain), It Was Just an Accident [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Jafar Panahi
film profile] by Jafar Panahi (France/Luxembourg/Iran), Love Me Tender [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Anna Cazenave Cambet
film profile] by Anna Cazenave Cambet (France) and Sentimental Value [+see also:
film review
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interview: Joachim Trier
film profile] by Joachim Trier (Norway/France/Denmark/Germany). Read all about it here.

The award ceremony is taking place on 14 April 2026 at the European Parliament in Brussels. European citizens and Members of the European Parliament are encouraged to rate the films via a dedicated platform to decide together on the winner, with votes from both groups carrying equal weight in determining the outcome. Vote here.