“Toni Erdmann,” Maren Ade’s comedy-drama about a fragile father-daughter relationship, swept the board at the 29th annual European Film Awards in Wroclaw, Poland, Saturday. The movie won best film, best director and screenwriter for Ade. Best actress and actor awards went to Sandra Huller and Peter Simonischek. 

"Toni Erdmann," Maren Ade's comedy-drama about a fragile father-daughter relationship, swept the board at the 29th annual European Film Awards in Wroclaw, Poland, Saturday.

“Toni Erdmann” beat out stiff competition to take home the best film award, competition that included Ken Loach’s portrait of British austerity, “I, Daniel Blake.” Loach was also nominated for best director, while “Blake” star Dave Johns was up for best actor.

In her acceptance speech for best director, Ade praised the cast and production team of “Toni Erdmann.”

“There were people who worked for years with me on that film, so thank you so much for your immense creative input,” Ade said.

Irish actor and producer Pierce Brosnan was also presented with the European Achievement in World Cinema award.

“I am deeply honored. This affirmation for my work as an actor and producer could not come at a better time in life, believe me,” Brosnan said.

Other winners of the night included Jean-Claude Carrière, who was honored with the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement award, and Małgorzata Szumowska’s “Body,” which won the People’s Choice award.