The 50th Telluride Film Festival came to a close on September 4, with the celebration of the winners of the festival’s awards. The prestigious Silver Medallion Awards, which recognize significant contributions to cinema, were presented to Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things, Italian writer-director Alice Rohrwacher for La Chimera, and German filmmaker Wim Wenders for Anselm and Perfect Days. The Special Medallion was awarded to Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation.

The Telluride Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, and its winners are often considered to be among the favorites for the Academy Awards. The 2023 festival was no exception, with several of the winners already generating Oscar buzz.

Among the most talked about was Yorgos Lanthimos’s darkly comic period drama Poor Things, as a particularly strong contender for the Best Picture Oscar. The film, which stars Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe, tells the story of a young woman who is brought back to life by a scientist. The film has been praised for its originality, humor, and visual style. Stone’s performance is also being singled out for praise, and she is considered to be a frontrunner for the Best Actress Oscar.

Other films that are generating Oscar buzz include Tár, The Banshees of Inisherin, Rustin, and All of Us Strangers. The 95th Academy Awards will be held on March 12, 2024.

The Telluride Film Festival continues to be a widely publicized celebration of cinema, and its awards are a testament to the creativity and artistry of the filmmakers who are working today. The winners of the 2023 festival are sure to be remembered for years to come as their works make long-lasting marks in the world of Hollywood.