The European film awards were created as a kind of European arthouse alternative to the Oscars in 1988, when Krzysztof Kieślowski’s A Short Film About Killing won best film.
The European film awards ceremony was held in Wrocław, Poland’s fourth biggest city, chosen because it is this year’s European capital of culture.
“It is the first time that a film made by a woman wins this award and it is 2016.”
Toni Erdmann was all-conquering, with Sandra Hüller winning best actress and Peter Simonischek winning best actor.