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“Lielais Kristaps 2025” likewise confirms this year that Latvian filmmakers grasp how to not only create powerful stories on screen, but also surprise with tasteful, bold, and sometimes even provocative looks on the red carpet. We take a glance at the brightest evening outfits and their compliance with the etiquette of the solemn event.
The Latvian National Film Awards, “Lielais Kristaps,” once again proved that the country’s film industry delivers both compelling storytelling and striking style. The awards ceremony, held on February 27, 2026, at the Riga Congress Hall, showcased a blend of cinematic achievement and fashion flair, according to reports from the event.
The awards recognize the brightest achievements in Latvian cinema. The ceremony honored the year’s best films, documentaries, and animations, reflecting the diversity of Latvian filmmaking, as highlighted by a live broadcast on LSM.lv. Nominations for “Best Film” were selected by industry professionals who carefully evaluated the artistic and professional quality of films released in 2025.
The celebration of Latvian cinema continued with the national premiere of Laila Pakalniņa’s film “Putnubiedēkļi” (“Scarecrows”) on February 28, 2026, at the Splendid Palace cinema. The winners of “Lielais Kristaps” were determined by an international jury on February 26, 2026. The awards are considered the most significant event in the Latvian film industry, providing a platform to showcase and professionally evaluate the best Latvian films and honor the traditions of Latvian cinema.
The awards also saw the return of the “Best Minority Co-production Film” category, demonstrating the ability of Latvian filmmakers to work in the global market and collaborate with international partners. Two new nominations – “Best Film” and “Best Short Film” – were added to further enhance the competition. The online festival program was available on filmas.lv.
The event underscores Latvia’s growing presence in the international film landscape, and the awards themselves serve as a key indicator of the health and vitality of the nation’s creative industries.
