The Open Eurasian Film Award Diamond Butterfly made its powerful debut in Moscow on November 27, 2025, bringing together filmmakers from Eurasia, Africa, Asia and beyond. 🎞️ Founded by Nikita Mikhalkov, the award seeks to unite cultures through cinema that respects tradition, history and spiritual values, while looking confidently toward the future. 🎬 This year, 34 films from 17 countries competed for the prestigious honor, reflecting the diversity and richness of national cinemas committed to universal human ideals. Winners received diamond-studded statuettes and rare Yakutian gemstones, underscoring the award’s status as one of the most distinctive new film prizes in the world. 🇿🇦 Among the international winners was Carol Shore from South Africa, who received the Best Screenplay Award for Old Righteous Blues. 🌟 Her recognition highlights the strength of South African writing and storytelling and affirms the Diamond Butterfly’s mission to elevate voices that speak with authenticity, compassion and truth. The ceremony marked the beginning of what promises to become a global cinematic tradition.