The film led the awards with four wins. Paul Thomas Anderson won best director, while Teyana Taylor took best supporting actress and Benicio del Toro won best supporting actor for their performances.
Despite starring in the film, Leonardo DiCaprio was not nominated in the best actor category. The award instead went to Ethan Hawke for his portrayal of songwriter Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon. Runners-up for best actor were Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent and Michael B. Jordan for Sinners.
The Secret Agent received the award for best film not in the English language, while Sinners was honored for best cinematography. Additional NSFC winners included My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow, It Was Just an Accident and Familiar Touch, reflecting the group’s wide-ranging appreciation for international and independent filmmaking.
Justin Chang, chair of the NSFC, said the year stood out for films centered on collective struggle and social change. He noted that after a difficult period for both journalism and filmmaking, it was “thrilling” to celebrate works such as One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, It Was Just an Accident, My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow and Sinners.
The NSFC awards are closely watched during awards season, often highlighting films and performances that go on to receive further critical and industry recognition.
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