Full Winners List: Gaza Docs Shine at International Emmys 2025; Diljit Falls Short
Gaza documentaries dominate the 2025 International Emmys as Diljit Dosanjh loses Best Actor; the full winners list is announced.
The 53rd International Emmy Awards, held on November 24, 2025, at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrated global television excellence with winners spanning 16 categories, including a historic double triumph for documentaries on the Gaza conflict. Hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the ceremony—presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS)—highlighted non-English language programming from 20 countries, with the UK securing the most awards (five) followed by Spain and Brazil. Amid geopolitical tensions, Gaza: Search for Life (Qatar) won Best News, while Dispatches: Kill Zone - Inside Gaza (UK) claimed Current Affairs, marking the first time two Gaza-focused entries prevailed in non-fiction categories.
Indian entry Amar Singh Chamkila, the Netflix biopic on the Punjabi singer, fell short despite dual nominations: Diljit Dosanjh lost Best Performance by an Actor to Spain's Oriol Pla in I, Addict, and the film itself was edged out in Best TV Movie/Mini-Series by the UK's Lost Boys and Fairies. Dosanjh, radiant in a traditional black sherwani on the red carpet, later shared a gracious Instagram post congratulating all winners and celebrating the global spotlight on South Asian stories. The nomination alone was a milestone for Indian cinema's international push, following Imtiaz Ali's direction and AR Rahman's soundtrack.
The night's big wins underscored themes of resilience and revelation: Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days took Best Arts Programming for its poignant tribute to the composer's final days, while the UK's Rivals clinched Best Drama Series with its witty adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel. In kids' categories, Australia's Bluey dominated animation, and Germany's Auf Fritzis Spuren won Factual & Entertainment for its engaging dive into East German history. Non-scripted highlights included Denmark's Shaolin Heroes for its martial arts spectacle, and Spain's It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football for its riveting sports exposé.
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| Category | Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Best Arts Programming | Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days | Japan |
| Best Performance by an Actor | Oriol Pla in I, Addict | Spain |
| Best Performance by an Actress | Anna Maxwell Martin in Until I Kill You | UK |
| Best Comedy | Ludwig | UK |
| Current Affairs | Dispatches: Kill Zone - Inside Gaza | UK |
| Documentary | Hell Jumper | UK |
| Best Drama Series | Rivals | UK |
| Kids Animation | Bluey | Australia |
| Kids: Factual & Entertainment | Auf Fritzis Spuren - Wie war das so in der DDR? | Germany |
| Kids: Live-Action | Fallen | UK |
| News | Gaza: Search for Life | Qatar |
| Non-Scripted Entertainment | Shaolin Heroes: Denmark | Denmark |
| Best Short-Form Series | La Mediatrice | Canada |
| Sports Documentary | It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football | Spain |
| Best Telenovela | Deha | Türkiye |
| Best TV Movie/Mini-Series | Lost Boys and Fairies | UK |
As streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Max expand globally, the Emmys reflect a diversifying TV landscape, with non-Western narratives gaining traction. IATAS president Bruce L. Paisner noted the awards' role in bridging cultures, especially amid rising conflicts, with Gaza's wins symbolizing journalism's unyielding pursuit of truth. The 2025 ceremony, streamed live on Max, drew over 2 million viewers, setting the stage for next year's focus on emerging African and Latin American productions.
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