Hiam Abbass to Be Honored at European Film Awards in Athens

WHO:

Reddit Movies - Hiam Abbass is a Palestinian actress.

Deadline - Hiam Abbass is the recipient of the European Film Academy’s honorary award for European Achievement in World Cinema.

Deadline - Abbass will be the ceremony’s honorary guest.

WHAT:

Reddit Movies - Abbass will receive the European Achievement in World Cinema Award.

Deadline - Abbass is set to receive the European Film Academy’s honorary award for European Achievement in World Cinema.

Reddit Movies - Abbass’s credits include *Paradise Now*, *The Visitor*, *Succession* and *Palestine 36*.

WHERE:

Reddit Movies - The 39th European Film Awards will be held in Athens.

Deadline - The 39th European Film Awards ceremony will take place in Athens.

Deadline - Abbass was born in Nazareth.

WHEN:

Deadline - The 39th European Film Awards ceremony is scheduled for 16 January 2027.

Reddit Movies - The ceremony is described as taking place in January.

WHY:

Reddit Movies - The award recognizes Abbass’s contribution to world cinema.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 18:18 UTC)

Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass will receive the European Film Academy’s honorary award for European Achievement in World Cinema. The award recognizes her contribution to world cinema, and she will also attend the ceremony as its honorary guest. Abbass was born in Nazareth and has built a career across film and television. Her credits include the films *Paradise Now*, *The Visitor* and *Palestine 36*, as well as the television series *Succession*. The honor will be presented at the 39th European Film Awards, which are scheduled to take place in Athens on 16 January 2027. The ceremony will bring the academy’s annual celebration of European cinema to the Greek capital. Abbass’s selection recognizes work spanning multiple roles and productions, with the honorary award placing her contribution to world cinema at the center of this year’s event.