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‘Mother of Flies’ Wins Best Film at Fantasia Festival

7/28/2025

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At the 29th Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, "Mother of Flies" soared to victory, claiming the prestigious Cheval Noir award for Best Film—the first U.S. film to do so! "It Ends" triumphed as Best First Feature, while Chloé Cinq-Mars earned accolades as Best Director for "Peau À Peau." Over 50 awards celebrated cinematic excellence.

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At the 29th Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, "Mother of Flies" soared to victory, claiming the prestigious Cheval Noir award for Best Film—the first U.S. film to do so! "It Ends" triumphed as Best First Feature, while Chloé Cinq-Mars earned accolades as Best Director for "Peau À Peau." Over 50 awards celebrated cinematic excellence.