2024 International Emmy Awards: Exploring Winning Shows and Key Figures

Hello, everyone! 😊
In 2024, the International Emmy Awardsshone a light on outstanding works and individuals. Let me introduce them to you.

This year, 56 nominees from 21 countries competed fiercely.
Each work and actor had captivating stories worthy of global attention!

1. Major Award Winners

🏆 Drama Series: Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God) (France/Japan)

It's a unique story set in the world of wine and gastronomy.
To inherit his father's wine collection, the protagonist competes with his father's disciple and grows in the process.
Although wine is the subject matter, it delicately portrays human relationships and conflicts. 🍷

🏆 Comedy Series: División Palermo (Argentina)

This work provides great laughter with the comical situations that unfold when a neighborhood watch group accidentally gets involved in a drug trafficking operation.
With its humorous and satirical composition, it won the hearts of audiences. 😂

🏆 Documentary: Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story (UK)

This work depicts the journey of Otto Baxter, a director with Down syndrome.
Based on his autobiographical story, he shows the process of making a comedy-horror-musical film.
It offered a new perspective on disability, touching many hearts. 🙌

🏆 TV Movie/Mini-Series: Liebes Kind (Dear Child) (Germany)

This work captivated viewers with its mysterious and suspenseful story.
It's a story that unravels the complex relationships and secrets of a family through the escape of a woman who disappeared 13 years ago.

🏆 Children's Animation: Tabby McTat (UK)

This animation depicts the heartwarming adventures of a street musician and a cat. 🐱
Through unexpected separations and reunions, it tells a story of friendship and hope.

2. Notable Actors

⭐ Best Actor: Timothy Spall - The Sixth Commandment (UK)

In a crime drama based on a true story, he played the role of Peter Farquhar.
He received high praise for his deep portrayal of a character struggling between religious beliefs and sexual identity.

⭐ Best Actress: Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying - Hunger (Thailand)

This work depicts a woman who works at an ordinary noodle shop and grows under a famous chef.
Acting out conflict and growth in the cutthroat world of cooking, she showcased her unique charm. 🍜

3. Special Awards

🌟 David E. Kelley

Won the Founder’s Emmy.
As a master producer of significant works such as Ally McBeal and Big Little Lies, he has left a considerable mark on the TV industry.

🌟 Sidonie Dumas

As CEO of Gaumont, she received the Directorate Award for her contributions to the international TV industry.

4. Analysis: A Harmony of Diverse Countries and Genres

This year, various countries, including France, Japan, Argentina, and Thailand, were on the winners' list.
Genre diversitywas also remarkable. From dramas and comedies to documentaries and even children's programs!
Modern and experimental works, such as the Otto Baxter documentary and División Palermo, gained attention for their groundbreaking attempts.

5. Emmy Awards: History and Characteristics

1) What are the Emmy Awards?

The Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television programming and are presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. First awarded in 1949, hundreds of works compete for this award every year.

2) Types and Key Features of Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards are prestigious awards recognizing artistic and technical achievements in the television industry. Key features include:

Main Categories
Primetime Emmy Awards
For US primetime TV programs
Awards ceremony held annually in September
Includes dramas, comedies, variety shows, etc.
Daytime Emmy Awards
For US daytime TV programs
Awards ceremony held in May or June
Includes talk shows, game shows, children's programs, etc.
International Emmy Awards
For TV programs produced outside the US
Recognizes excellent programs worldwide
Key Features
Governing Bodies: Each Emmy is run separately by ATAS, NATAS, and IATAS
Category Adjustments: Categories were reorganized in 2021 due to the growth of streaming services
Diversity: Awards various categories including drama, comedy, and documentaries
Internationality: Covers programs worldwide, reflecting diverse cultures and languages
Strict Judging: Evaluates creativity, production quality, and storytelling skills
Since their inception in 1949, the Emmy Awards have grown alongside the television industry, establishing themselves as one of the most prestigious TV award ceremonies globally.
Fund Operation: The Emmy Awards operate a fund to support program production. This contributes to promoting the development of international TV programs and improving the quality of works.
International Participation: Award winners are selected from television programs around the world. This includes diverse cultures and languages, making it appealing to a global audience.

6. List of Major Past Award-Winning Works (2010-2023)

Winners Archive: Telemark / HBO / The Fryderyk Chopin Institute / Ventana / ZDF/ Arte / Mazovia Warsaw Film Fund / MX35 / Polish Film Institute Poland

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2023 - The Queen's Gambit - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: This work depicts the journey of a young girl who grew up as an orphan into a chess prodigy. It unfolds around psychological conflict and a growth story.
2022 - Schitt's Creek - Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: After the family's fortune collapses, they rediscover themselves and build new lives in a small town.
2021 - Succession - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: This popular work focuses on the power struggle and family conflicts within a family running a large corporation.
2020 - Fleabag - Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: This work honestly portrays a woman's life and self, depicting the protagonist's daily life and inner world with humor and seriousness.
2019 - Chernobyl - Genre: Drama/Mini-Series
Synopsis: This realistically depicts the tragic events and aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
2018 - The Handmaid's Tale - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Set in a dystopian future, this work depicts the reality of women reduced to mere childbearing tools, delivering a powerful message.
2017 - Black Mirror: San Junipero - Genre: Drama/TV Movie
Synopsis: A love story centered around virtual reality and future technology, depicting emotions in an unrealistic setting.
2016 - Game of Thrones - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Set in a medieval fantasy world, this epic saga intricately weaves together power, politics, and family relationships.
2015 - Olive Kitteridge - Genre: Mini-Series
Synopsis: Centered on a powerful figure in a small town, this work interweaves the stories of neighbors and family, receiving high praise as a realistic and profound drama.
2014 - Breaking Bad - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: This work vividly portrays the process of an ordinary chemistry teacher becoming a drug manufacturer and his resulting moral decay.
2013 - Homeland - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: A thriller drama that unfolds from suspicions about the loyalty of a soldier returning home after being captured as a prisoner of war.
2012 - Downton Abbey - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: This work delicately portrays social class and cultural changes through the daily lives of a British aristocratic family.
2011 - Modern Family - Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: This comedy brightly and cheerfully portrays the daily lives of different family members intertwined.
2010 - Mad Men - Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Set in a 1960s advertising agency, this work meticulously depicts social changes and personal ambitions of the time.