Have your say in who wins

By rating the films you’ve watched in the International Competition section, you can help decide the winner of the Dragon Award Best International Film. The prize will be awarded on the final Saturday of the festival during the Dragon Awards Gala, and voting is open until 11:00 PM on Friday, 31 January.

This year, 18 films are competing—an impressive selection of the world’s most exciting, moving, and thought-provoking films released over the past year. Some of these films have already been celebrated and awarded, while others are new discoveries of the highest artistic quality. So, explore the films in this section, and don’t forget to rate the ones you’ve seen during this year’s festival to have your say in who wins the Dragon Award Best International Film 2025.

The prize is awarded in collaboration with Göteborgs-Posten.

 Priset delas ut i samarbete med Göteborgs-Posten

  • 5 = Outstanding
    An unforgettable cinematic experience that truly made an impact and stands in a league of its own.
  • 4 = Really Good
    A well-made and impressive film that’s easy to recommend.
  • 3 = Good
    An enjoyable film that may not stand out but offers a satisfying experience overall.
  • 2 = Had its moments
    A film with some positive elements, but it didn’t quite hit the mark.
  • 1 = Not My Cup of Tea
    The film didn’t work for me, but someone else might enjoy it.

The voting is now closed.


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