Two weeks after a triumphal opening to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival with “They Will be Dust,” Catalan cinema, honored by a Focus at Tallinn this year, closed out the major film event with a bang, scooping three awards, including the heavyweight top Grand Prix, for Julia de Paz Solvas’ family drama “The Good Daughter.”

The non-professional Kiara Arancibia won best actress for her “mesmerizing performance,” said the jury, while the audiences voted the “The Good Daughter” its top festival choice – manna from heaven for sales agent Beta Cinema.

“This film is a strong and emotional drama about a teenage girl dealing with family conflict. It handles difficult themes with care, making the story feel real. The lead performance is honest and sensitive, helping the audience understand

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