Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl took home the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 San Sebastián Film Festival, held in Spain’s Basque Country from Sept. 20 through 28. “For the high quality of its acting, packed with truth and nuances, which with great subtlety and restraint, brings us closer to the feelings of a group of people who must confront a disappearing profession, a world that is coming to an end,” the jury’s verdict read, per the fete’s press release .
About a veteran Las Vegas showgirl who must switch up her life’s routine following the unexpected closure of her three-decade-long show, the drama features a star-studded cast in Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista and Jamie Lee Curtis. As Deadline exclusively reported yesterday, The Last Showgirl was just acquired by Roadside Attractions for its North American release. The Golden Shell for Best Film was awarded to Albert Serra’s Tardes de soledad (Afternoons of Solitude) .
Scroll further to see the complete list of honorees at the 72nd edition of the fest: Golden Shell for Best Film Tardes de soledad — Albert Serra Special Jury Prize The Last Showgirl — Gia Coppola Silver Shell for Best Director (ex aequo — in a tie) Laura Carreira — On Falling Pedro Martín-Calero — El Llanto (The Wailing) Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance Patricia López Arnaiz — Los Destellos (Glimmers) Silver Shell for Best Supporting Performance Pierre Lotin — Quand vient.
