Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" premiered in December 2015 but it has already bagged awards at the Capri Hollywood Film Festival in Italy on Saturday, a report from the Daily Mail stated.
"The Hateful Eight" won Best Movie while its casts Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Jason Leigh also took home awards for their amazing performances. Samuel L. Jackson was awarded Best Actor while Jennifer Jason Leigh bagged the Best Supporting Actress award.
The movie is a remarkable comeback film for Leigh as she has struggled for years to recreate her early successes in films such as "Backdraft," "Georgia" and "Single While Female."
The 53-year-old actress said in an interview, "the experience of being in one of Quentin's films and a part of this phenomenal cast was rewarding in and of itself, but to be honored by such an incredible institution as the Capri Hollywood Film Festival makes it all the more meaningful," she said. "I am flattered beyond words to be recognized by them this year."
Another award for the Western-themed masterpiece was won by Italian composer Ennio Morricone for Best Musical Score.
On the other hand, Brie Larson won the Best Actress award for her performance in the movie "Room" while Idris Elba won Best Supporting Actor for the Netflix feature "Beast Of No Nation." Best Director was won by Cary Fukunaga for his directorial work for "Beast Of No Nation."
David O. Russell won original Screenplay Award for the movie "Joy" while Phyllis Nagy won Best Adapted Screenplay for the movie "Carol."
The Capri Hollywood Film Festival award also honored Irish director Jim Sheridan with a Legend Award. He is the genius behind "The Bridge of San Luis Rey", "Agnes Browne", "Some Mother's Son" and "Brothers" to name a few.
"The Hateful Eight" premiered on Christmas Day in a special limited access release and went into wide release Friday grossing $30.5 million at US box office. It is also nominated for three Golden Globe Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Jennifer Jason Leigh, Best Screenplay for Quentin Tarantino and Best Original Score for Ennio Morricone.
