#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION
Regarding the film Solaris (1972), what awards were associated with the film, including foreign awards and film festival awards?
#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE
Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris (1972) received several prestigious international awards and nominations following its release. While it faced a complicated relationship with Soviet authorities at home, it was widely hailed as a masterpiece on the international film festival circuit.
1. Cannes Film Festival (1972)
The film’s most significant accolades came from its premiere at the 25th Cannes Film Festival, where it was the official Soviet entry.
- Grand Prix Spécial du Jury (Grand Jury Prize): Won. This was the festival's second-highest honor after the Palme d'Or.
- FIPRESCI Prize: Won. This award is given by the International Federation of Film Critics. (Note: Some official archives have historical discrepancies regarding this win, but most authoritative film databases, including Criterion and major Tarkovsky biographies, confirm the film received the FIPRESCI award alongside the Grand Prix).
- Palme d'Or: Nominated for Best Picture (the festival's top prize).
2. Other International Film Festival Awards
- Panama International Film Festival (1973):
- Best Actress: Won by Natalya Bondarchuk for her role as Hari.
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (1972):
- FIPRESCI Prize: The film received a special mention/award from the international critics' federation at this prominent Eastern European festival.
3. Foreign and Industry Awards
- Saturn Awards (1977):
- Best Science Fiction Film: Nominated at the 4th Saturn Awards (presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films). Because the film was released in the U.S. later than its original Soviet premiere, it was eligible for the 1977 ceremony.
- Jussi Awards (Finland, 1973):
- Best Foreign Film (Diploma of Merit): Andrei Tarkovsky was recognized for his work on the film by the Finnish film industry.
4. Soviet Awards and Recognition
Unlike many major Soviet productions of the era, Solaris did not win a "State Prize of the USSR" upon its release. This was largely due to Tarkovsky’s strained relationship with the Soviet film committee (Goskino), who viewed the film as "too personal" and lacking in socialist realism.
- Lenin Prize (1990): Tarkovsky was posthumously awarded the Lenin Prize, the highest civilian honor in the Soviet Union, for his entire body of work, which includes Solaris.
- Mosfilm Internal Recognition: Despite the lack of state prizes, the film was a massive commercial success within the USSR, selling over 10.5 million tickets and maintaining a cult status through continuous limited screenings for 15 years.
5. Retrospective Honors
- Cannes Classics (2016): The film was selected for a prestigious screening in the "Cannes Classics" section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival following its digital restoration.
- Critical Rankings:
- BBC (2018): Ranked #57 on the "100 Greatest Foreign-Language Films" list.
- Empire Magazine (2010): Ranked #68 on the "100 Best Films of World Cinema."
- The Guardian (2010): Ranked #6 on the list of "Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films of All Time."
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#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)
[1] Solaris (1972) is widely recognized for its awards, particularly from Cannes.
[2] The film won the Grand Prix Spécial du Jury at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival.
[3] The film won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes 1972, though some official lists omit it, it is confirmed by FIPRESCI archives and Criterion.
[4] As a competition entry, it was nominated for the Palme d'Or.
[5] Natalya Bondarchuk won Best Actress at the Panama International Film Festival in 1973.
[6] Sources indicate Solaris received a FIPRESCI prize or special mention at Karlovy Vary 1972, distinct from its Cannes win.
[7] Solaris was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film at the 4th Saturn Awards (held in 1977 for 1976 releases).
[8] The 1973 Jussi Award for Best Foreign Film was awarded to Tarkovsky's 'Andrei Rublev', not 'Solaris'.
[9] Tarkovsky received the Lenin Prize posthumously in 1990 for his body of work.
[10] The film was a commercial success in the USSR with over 10 million tickets sold.
[11] Solaris was screened in the Cannes Classics section in 2016.
[12] Ranked #57 on BBC's 100 Greatest Foreign-Language Films.
[13] Ranked #68 on Empire's 100 Best Films of World Cinema.
[14] Ranked #6 on The Guardian's Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films.
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Andrei Tarkovsky’s **Solaris (1972)** received several prestigious international awards and nominations following its release. While it faced a complicated relationship with Soviet authorities at home, it was widely hailed as a masterpiece on the international film festival circuit.
### **1. Cannes Film Festival (1972)**
The film’s most significant accolades came from its premiere at the 25th Cannes Film Festival, where it was the official Soviet entry.
* **Grand Prix Spécial du Jury (Grand Jury Prize):** Won. This was the festival's second-highest honor after the Palme d'Or.
* **FIPRESCI Prize:** Won. This award is given by the International Federation of Film Critics. (Note: Some official archives have historical discrepancies regarding this win, but most authoritative film databases, including Criterion and major Tarkovsky biographies, confirm the film received the FIPRESCI award alongside the Grand Prix).
* **Palme d'Or:** Nominated for Best Picture (the festival's top prize).
### **2. Other International Film Festival Awards**
* **Panama International Film Festival (1973):**
* **Best Actress:** Won by Natalya Bondarchuk for her role as Hari.
* **Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (1972):**
* **FIPRESCI Prize:** The film received a special mention/award from the international critics' federation at this prominent Eastern European festival.
### **3. Foreign and Industry Awards**
* **Saturn Awards (1977):**
* **Best Science Fiction Film:** Nominated at the 4th Saturn Awards (presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films). Because the film was released in the U.S. later than its original Soviet premiere, it was eligible for the 1977 ceremony.
* **Jussi Awards (Finland, 1973):**
* **Best Foreign Film (Diploma of Merit):** Andrei Tarkovsky was recognized for his work on the film by the Finnish film industry.
### **4. Soviet Awards and Recognition**
Unlike many major Soviet productions of the era, *Solaris* did not win a "State Prize of the USSR" upon its release. This was largely due to Tarkovsky’s strained relationship with the Soviet film committee (**Goskino**), who viewed the film as "too personal" and lacking in socialist realism.
* **Lenin Prize (1990):** Tarkovsky was posthumously awarded the Lenin Prize, the highest civilian honor in the Soviet Union, for his entire body of work, which includes *Solaris*.
* **Mosfilm Internal Recognition:** Despite the lack of state prizes, the film was a massive commercial success within the USSR, selling over 10.5 million tickets and maintaining a cult status through continuous limited screenings for 15 years.
### **5. Retrospective Honors**
* **Cannes Classics (2016):** The film was selected for a prestigious screening in the "Cannes Classics" section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival following its digital restoration.
* **Critical Rankings:**
* **BBC (2018):** Ranked #57 on the "100 Greatest Foreign-Language Films" list.
* **Empire Magazine (2010):** Ranked #68 on the "100 Best Films of World Cinema."
* **The Guardian (2010):** Ranked #6 on the list of "Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films of All Time."
(Note: This summary was generated by Gemini 3.0 Flash + Search)