SIGNIS awards 2026 prize to Hirokazu Koreeda’s film “Look Back”

SIGNIS Awards 2026 Prize to Hirokazu Koreeda’s Film “Look Back”

The SIGNIS 2026 award was given to Hirokazu Koreeda for the film “Look Back.” The association, which has presented a collateral award at the Venice Film Festival since 1948, recognized the work for its messages of human solidarity, professional dedication, and spiritual healing.

The association stated that the story follows two girls united by a passion for manga, showing how mutual support and friendship guide the protagonists out of isolation. The film portrays artistic talent as a transcendent gift and shows how creative work can transform pain into hope and purpose.