Roy Andersson

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Roy Andersson's accolades reflect his status as a master of the art-house film. His victory at Venice in 2014 was particularly historic, as he became one of the few directors to win both the Golden Lion and the Jury Prize at Cannes. His 2019 Silver Lion for Best Director further underscored his consistent excellence. His films are regularly included in critics' polls and retrospectives, and he is celebrated for his uncompromising vision and unique contribution to cinema.

AwardsRoy Andersson has won numerous awards for his distinct cinematic vision. His breakthrough film Songs from the Second Floor earned the Jury Prize at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. He later won the Golden Lion at the 2014 Venice Film Festival for A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence, and the Silver Lion for Best Director at Venice in 2019 for About Endlessness. His debut feature also won a Special Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.