NEW YORK, NY – “One Battle After Another,” directed by[DirectorName-[DirectorName-[DirectorName-[DirectorName-not provided in source], has been named Best Film by the National Board of Review (NBR), receiving the institution’s Freedom of Expression Award. The announcement, made today, recognizes the film’s powerful narrative and artistic merit, solidifying it’s position as a frontrunner in the upcoming awards season.
The NBR’s selections, revealed in a comprehensive list, highlight a diverse range of cinematic achievements across multiple categories. This year’s awards underscore a notably strong field of independent and international filmmaking, alongside major studio releases. The recognition for “One Battle After Another” is especially notable given the NBR’s history of identifying films that spark critical conversation and cultural impact.
Alongside the top honor, the NBR unveiled its Top 10 Films, listed alphabetically: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” (20th Century Studios), “F1” (Apple Original Films/Warner Bros.), “Frankenstein” (Netflix), “Jay Kelly” (Netflix), “Marty Supreme” (A24), ”Rental Family” (Searchlight Pictures), ”sinners” (Warner Bros.), “Train Dreams” (Netflix), “Wake up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” (Netflix), and “Wicked: For Good” (Universal Pictures).
The organization also highlighted exceptional international films, naming its Top 5: “Left-handed Girl” (Netflix), “The Love That Remains” (Janus Films), “The Secret Agent” (Neon), “Sentimental Value” (Neon), and “Sirāt” (Neon).
Rounding out the NBR’s selections, the Top 5 documentaries are “2000 Meters to Andriivka” (PBS), “Come See Me in the Good light” (Apple Original Films), ”My Mom Jayne” (HBO Documentary Films), “Natchez” (Oscilloscope Laboratories), and “Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon).
The NBR’s list of Top 10 Independent films includes: “The Baltimorons” (IFC), “Bring Her Back” (A24), “Father Mother Sister Brother” (Mubi), “Friendship” (A24), “Good Boy” (IFC), “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (A24), “the Mastermind” (Mubi), “Rebuilding” (Bleecker Street), “Sorry, Baby” (A24), and “Urchin” (1-2 Special).
