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Super Happy Forever by Japanese director Kohei Igarashi has won the Grand Prix for Best Film at the 51st edition of Film Fest Gent. The International Jury was deeply moved by Igarashi's economic use of narrative. Grand Tour, the new film by Miguel Gomes, received the Georges Delerue Award for Best Soundtrack.

Red carpets, Q&A and countless other events follow each other quickly at Film Fest Gent 2024. On this page you can relive the festival with the best pictures of each day.

During the Young Critics Workshop, organised in collaboration with photogénie, at the 51st edition of Film Fest Gent, five aspiring film critics (aged 18-26) write reviews on our festival films. The participants are guided by Savina Petkova and Michaël Van Remoortere.

Film Fest Fini! Or at least not quite yet. Watch the aftermovie of the 51st edition of Film Fest Gent below.

Couldn't be with us or do you want to immerse yourself in Michel Khleifi's oeuvre and the production of Small Things Like These? Rewatch Khleifi's Director's Talk and the Talkies with Irish actresses Eileen Walsh and Zara Devlin, who shine alongside Cillian Murphy in FFG2024's opening film.

Film Fest Gent is once again joining forces with Courtisane, bringing the work of British composer and musician Simon Fisher Turner to the forefront. During Courtisane festival 2025 - from April 2 to 6 in Ghent - Simon Fisher Turner will perform at two different concerts, and several films will be screened as part of the program Derek Jarman: Archeologies of Soul and Sound, dedicated to the work of Derek Jarman and Simon Fisher Turner.

Film Fest Gent is proud to announce that its 2024 album Elliot Goldenthal: Music for Film has been honoured with the Archival Award at the 21st IFMCA (International Film Music Critics Association) Awards. The award was presented by the IFMCA, an esteemed association of film music critics, in recognition of this album, which showcases the career-spanning work of American composer Elliot Goldenthal.

Film Fest Gent is proud to welcome British composer Debbie Wiseman, one of the most prolific film and television composers of her time, as guest of honour of the 25th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards. Wiseman’s work can be heard in staples of British cinema such as Tom & Viv, To Olivia and Wilde, and also in British television series like Wolf Hall, Father Brown and Judge John Deed. Wiseman is also known for her regular collaborations with British directors Peter Kosminsky, John Hay, Brian Gilbert, Simon Hunter and the late Lewis Gilbert. Her work has been recognized with wins and nominations at the Grammys and the Ivor Novello Awards. Wiseman has been Composer in Residence at the UK's number 1 classical music station Classic FM since 2015.

Music is an essential part of cinema, but finding a like-minded composer can be a challenge. Third Character, organised during the WSA Film Music Days, will get you started and finds the ideal match for your film project. The call for film projects is now open until 31 August.

On Saturday May 3rd, Offroad brings a whole day of film to Jeugdhuis Nieuw Gent. In the afternoon families can enjoy the animated film Flow (7+), followed by crafts and stop-motion workshops. In the evening we take a seat in the garden for the open-air film screening of Les Misérables. Before the film, you can get into the mood with a film talk, workshops on acting and castings, or filming and editing with a smartphone. Jeugdhuis Nieuw Gent, Titannick vzw and Film Fest Gent roll up their sleeves and work together for an inspiring film event.