23rd European Film Awards


The 23rd European Film Awards were presented on 4 December, 2010, in Tallinn, Estonia.

Winners and nominees

The nominations for the 23rd European Film Awards were announced on 6 November at the Seville European Film Festival.

Best Director

Roman PolanskiThe Ghost Writer

Best Actress

Sylvie TestudLourdes

Best Actor

Ewan McGregorThe Ghost Writer

Best Animated Feature Film

The IllusionistSylvain Chomet • United Kingdom/France

Best Screenwriter

Robert Harris and Roman PolanskiThe Ghost Writer

Best Cinematographer

Giora Bejach – Lebanon

Best Editor

Luc Barnier and Marion MonnierCarlos

Best Production Designer

Albrecht Konrad – The Ghost Writer

Best Composer

Alexandre DesplatThe Ghost Writer

Best Documentary

Nostalgia for the Light Patricio Guzmán • France/Germany/Chile

Best Short Film

Hanoi - Warsaw – Katarzyna Klimkiewicz • Poland
  • Amor – Thomas Wangsmo • Norway
  • LightsGiulio Ricciarelli • Germany
  • Joseph’s Snails – Sophie Roze • France
  • Stay, Away – Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito • Netherlands
  • Out of Love – Birgitte Stærmose • Denmark
  • Venus VS MeNathalie Teirlinck • Belgium
  • The Little Snow AnimalMiia Tervo • Finland
  • TussilagoJonas Odell • Sweden
  • Maria's Way – Anne Milne • United Kingdom/Spain
  • Talleres Clandestinos – Catalina Molina • Austria/Argentina
  • Rendezvous in Stella-PlageShalimar Preuss • France
  • DiarchyFerdinando Cito Filomarino • Italy/France
  • The External WorldDavid O'Reilly • Germany
  • Here I Am – Bálint Szimler • Hungary

People's Choice Award for Best European Film

Mr. Nobody The Girl Who Played with Fire Soul KitchenBaarìaLoose Cannons An EducationAgoraThe Ghost WriterKick-Ass