San Sebastián: Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Wins Golden Shell & Best Screenplay

Mike Leigh's film "Tender Loving Care" has won the top prize at the San Sebastián Film Festival, the Golden Shell, as well as the award for Best Screenplay and the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance for actress Kate O'Flynn. According to Variety, the film dominated the awards, taking a trifecta of awards from a jury headed by U.S. filmmaker Ira Sachs.

The film's success was expected after its screening, according to El Pais, which reported that it was the favorite to win. The jury's decision was in line with public opinion, and the film's wins have been attributed to its impact on the audience and the jury.

The full list of winners includes several other categories, with awards given for Best Director, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography, and more, as reported by El Pais.

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