Amanda (film award)
The Amanda is a film prize that is awarded annually on the occasion of the international Norwegian film festival in Haugesund , Norway . The award has existed since 1985 and was first awarded on August 17, 1985. The “Amanda” statuette presented at the gala is a 30 cm tall, 2.5 kg heavy sculpture created by the Norwegian sculptor Kristian Kvakland . The name of the award comes from Amanda von Haugesund, a legendary local woman from the 1920s.
Categories (selection)
| category | Original designation | awarded since |
|---|---|---|
| Best Norwegian Film | Årets norske spillefilm | 1985 |
| Best director | Årets regi | 2005 |
| Best Actor | Årets mannlige skuespiller | 1985 |
| Best main actress | Årets kvinnelige skuespiller | 1985 |
| Best supporting role | Årets mannlige birolle | 2008 |
| Best Supporting Role | Årets kvinnelige birolle | 2008 |
| Best foreign film | Årets utenlandske film | 1985 |
| Best camera | Årets photo | 2008 |
| Best film score | Årets musikk | 2008 |
Web links
- The awards and nominations Overview on Internet Movie Database (English)
- Homepage (mainly Norwegian)