The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2023, were presented by Film Independent on February 25, 2024. The ceremony took place at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, and was hosted by American actress and comedian Aidy Bryant. For the second year in a row, the ceremony was streamed live on the YouTube channels of both IMDb and Film Independent, among other social platforms.
Jeffrey Wright, Best Lead Performance winner
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Best Supporting Performance winner
Kaouther Ben Hania, Best Documentary Feature co-winner
Past Lives (film)
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Past Lives is a 2023 American romantic drama film written and directed by Celine Song in her feature directorial debut. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, it follows two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives. The plot is semi-autobiographical and inspired by real events from Song's life.
Director Celine Song with lead actress Greta Lee at a screening of the film
Greta Lee's performance in the film garnered critical acclaim.
Image: Greta Lee, Berlinale 2023 (cropped)
Image: M Kr 22934 Teo Yoo (Past Lives, Berlinale 2023)