Mike Leigh's Final Film 'Tender Loving Care' Wins Golden Shell at San Sebastián, Javier Cámara Takes Silver Shell

Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care won the Golden Shell at the 2025 San Sebastián International Film Festival, along with two other awards, as confirmed by the festival. The British director has stated this will be his final film, citing an eye condition that has affected his mobility and prevents him from directing again. Javier Cámara received the Silver Shell for Best Supporting Performance for his role in the film. The audience award went to La bola negra. The Javis (Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi) delivered an emotional speech at the festival, saying: 'It moves us to hear a phrase that people didn't want to use: Long live Spanish cinema!' From the moment Tender Loving Care screened, the competition was effectively decided, as no other Official Selection film matched its sensitivity, intelligence, and brilliance. Leigh, a central figure in British cinema, confirmed at the Zinemaldia that this was his farewell to filmmaking due to his health. The sentimental weight of his final work, combined with its artistic quality, made it the standout of the festival.