Swedish director Magnus von Horn was the undisputed winner at the Polish film awards on Monday evening, taking home a total of 11 “Orły”/Eagle statuettes for The Girl with the Needle, including the top honors for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and acting awards for Vic Carmen Sonne and Trine Dyrholm.
“Overwhelmed and very proud. Winning awards in almost every category is a kind of proof of successful teamwork, and that makes me so happy and proud. Collaboration is really the key to making films.”
– Magnus von Horn on how he felt after last night’s ceremony
The Girl with the Needle has been on a winning streak since its acclaimed world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, with milestones including an Oscar nomination and the top spot on critics’ lists of new films with the highest average ratings. It continues to screen in cinemas across Sweden, receiving sensationally positive reactions from audiences drawn to the gripping, reality-based drama.
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