H.S.H. Princess Charlene, dressed in an exquisite emerald gown, graced the glittering closing ceremony of the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Stars from around the world stepped up to receive their Golden Nymph Awards.

 

The evening was filled with emotion and laughter. The entire auditorium got to their feet and serenaded John Goodman, Jury President – Fiction, for his birthday.

Later in the ceremony, Goodman announced that instead of awarding the Jury Prize to a show, series or film, the jury was honoring a performer, Timi-Joy Marbot for Le Colossi aux piers d’argile which deals with pedophilia. Goodman noted, “Sexual assault and rape against children – to this we cannot be indifferent. What happens in our childhood shapes us as adults.” He went on to note, “Silence is a predator’s best ally. We must break the silence. Timi-Joy Marbot portrayed the struggle against silence brilliantly.”  The young star broke down on stage as he talked about the role and the audience rose to their feet in extended applause. 

H.S.H. Princess Stephanie took to the stage to announce, with a soft Southern African accent, the winner of the Special Prize Prince Rainier III Award, Until the Last Drop, which deals with the pollution and reclaiming of our rivers.

The Honorary Golden Nymph Award, the Festival’s highest accolade which is bestowed upon a renowned professional for their extraordinary contribution to the entertainment industry, was presented by Princess Charlene of Monaco to acclaimed Hollywood producer and writer Howard Gordon, who has premiered many of his successful shows at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival over his vast career, including The X-Files and 24.

The closing ceremony, which was co-hosted by American Gods star Ricky Whittle and celebrity influencer Lena Situations, bestowed 18 nominations from 13 countries in fiction as well as news and documentary categories. The Prince Rainier III Special Prize, the Prix du Public in partnership with BetaSeries, the Monaco Red Cross Prize and the AMADE Prize were also awarded.

After the awards show, an exclusive celebration took place at the Salle des Etoiles, at the Sporting Monte-Carlo Center. The glamorous evening began with a classical recital by violinist extraordinaire Sakura, who returned later to accompany Cecile and Roman in an aerialist concert both erotic and beautiful, performing their renowned Bathtub and Hoop specialist show.

Stars and celebrities were served a scrumptious meal of French-influenced cuisine paired with champagne and wines. As dessert was served, DJ Mosimann performed a private concert and the glitterati spilled onto the dance floor as Prince Charlene slipped away and the party continued well into the early hours of the morning.

 

List of Winners:

 

Best Film:

Le Colosse Aux Pieds d’Argile

Make It Happen Studio, Shoot Again Productions, En Coproduction Avec TF1 France

Best Series:

Ten Pound Poms

Eleven Film

United Kingdom, Australia

Best Creation:

The Seed

Odeon Fiction GmbH With Mia Film, Rein Film, ARD Degeto And NRK Germany, Norway, Czech Republic

Best Actress:

Marie Reuther

Chorus Girls Denmark

Best Actor:

Marie Reuther

Chorus Girls Denmark

Jury Special Prize:

Le Colosse Aux Pieds d’Argile

Make It Happen Studio, Shoot Again Productions, En Coproduction Avec TF1 France

Beta Series Public Prize:

The Seed

Odeon Fiction GmbH With Mia Film, Rein Film, ARD Degeto And NRK Germany, Norway, Czech Republic

Best News Program:

Life on the Donbas frontline

France Télévisions France

Best Documentary

The Man Who Played with Fire

RAW United Kingdom

Jury Special Prize:

Nazanin

649 Media & Channel 4 United Kingdom

Prince Rainier III Special Prize:

Until The Last Drop

ORIENT FILM Poland

Special Prizes:

AMADE Prize

Russia, The Stolen Children of Ukraine

BFMTV France

Monaco Red Cross Prize

Oasis of Peace

StoryCircus – Premières Lignes – Avec La Participation De France Télévisions France