Lucile Hadzihalilovic’s surreal fairy-tale film The Ice Tower just snagged the top prize at the Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival, winning both the prestigious H.R. Giger "Narcisse" award and the prize for best production design. Starring Marion Cotillard with standout performances from Gaspar Noé and August Diehl, this 1970s-set film blends dreamlike visuals with eerie storytelling—and now it’s got the hardware to prove it.

Editor’s Note: Winning at NIFFF is a big deal for genre films—it’s a festival that celebrates the weird, the uncanny, and the visually daring. The Ice Tower’s double victory signals it’s not just another arthouse flick but a standout in fantasy and sci-fi filmmaking. For fans of Hadzihalilovic’s haunting style (or anyone who loves Cotillard in something offbeat), this is a sign to keep an eye out for its wider release.