AFI Awards: ‘Anora,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Among 10 Best Films, Top TV Shows Include ‘The Penguin’ and ‘Shogun’
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The American Film Institute has unveiled its list of the 10 best films and television programs of the year, a selection that reflects the rich diversity of storytelling across genres, budgets and platforms.
The 2024 AFI Awards honorees highlight a blend of blockbuster hits, indie darlings, and bold artistic visions, cementing their place as a pivotal moment in the awards season calendar.
On the film side, consumer-friendly and box-office juggernauts made the cut. Among them are indie auteurs (Sean Baker’s “Anora” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist”), industry veterans (James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two”), established filmmakers hitting their strides (Edward Berger’s “Conclave” and Jon M.
Chu’s “Wicked“), stylish visionaries (Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” and RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys”) and breakout filmmakers (Greg Kwedar’s “Sing Sing” and Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain”).
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