The National Society of Film Critics has recently announced the winners of its prestigious awards for the best achievements in film in 2023. This year marks the 58th annual awards, and the winners are chosen by the organization’s esteemed panel of film critics, including Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge from Variety.
Dreamy Romance Takes the Spotlight
Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” a heartfelt romantic drama about childhood sweethearts Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) who reunite years later, claimed the coveted prize for Best Picture. The film was also nominated for Best Screenplay, showcasing Song’s exceptional talent.
Stellar Performances Recognized
Andrew Scott was honored with the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in “All of Us Strangers.” Additionally, Charles Melton excelled as he took home the title of Best Supporting Actor for his role in “May December.”
In the Best Actress category, Sandra Hüller secured the top prize for her remarkable performances in both “Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest.” Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s standout performance in “The Holdovers” earned her the Best Supporting Actress award.
The Full List of Winners
Here is the complete list of winners from the National Society of Film Critics Awards:
- Best Picture: “Past Lives”
- Runner-up: “The Zone of Interest” | “Oppenheimer”
- Best Screenplay: Samy Burch, “May December”
- Runner-up: Celine Song, “Past Lives” | David Heminson, “The Holdovers”
- Best Actor: Andrew Scott, “All of Us Strangers”
- Runner-up: Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction” | Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Supporting Actor: Charles Melton, “May December”
- Runner-up: Robert Downey, Jr., “Oppenheimer” | Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
- Best Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Runner-up: Łukasz Żal, “The Zone of Interest” | Hoyte van Hoytema, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Actress: Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest”
- Runner-up: Emma Stone, “Poor Things” | Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
- Runner-up: Penélope Cruz, “Ferrari” | Rachel McAdams, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”
- Best Experimental Film: Jean Luc-Godard’s “Trailer of a Film That Will Never Exist: Phony Wars”
- Film Heritage Award: Criterion Channel
- Film Heritage Award: Facets, Kim’s Video, Scarecrow Video, and Vidiots
- Special Citation for a Film Awaiting U.S. Distribution: Victor Erice’s “Close Your Eyes”
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