The Polish black-and-white romance film set in the 1950s Cold War has scooped five awards, including best film and best director, at the European Film Awards.
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"Thank God this kind of cinema is being made," director Pawel Pawlikowski said while accepting his award on Saturday.
Joanna Kulig, who play's the film's female lead, took out the best actress prize.
The film also won for best screenwriter and editor at the awards gala in Spanish city of Seville.
Italian actor Marcello Fonte won best actor for his role in Dogman.
In other categories, The Death of Stalin, directed by Briton Armando Iannucci, won best comedy and Spanish actress Carmen Maura received a lifetime achievement award.
Australian Associated Press
