British director Mike Leigh, who has myositis, an autoimmune condition that affects muscle function, has stated that his upcoming film Tender Loving Care is likely to be his last. The film, a drama-comedy about two friends in their thirties who work as social workers with vulnerable people, recently won the Concha de Oro, the top prize at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain. The award was announced on Saturday, and Leigh, who is 83 years old, expressed regret for not being able to attend the event in person. In a video shown during the festival's closing ceremony, he said he "regretted very much not being able to be with you." Tender Loving Care also received the best screenplay award, and actress Kate O'Flynn, who plays one of the main characters, was honored with the Concha de Plata for best performance. This film marks the latest chapter in Leigh's long and acclaimed career. He has previously won major awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1996 for Secrets and Lies and the Lion d'Or at the Venice Film Festival in 2004 for Vera Drake. The 74th edition of the San Sebastián Film Festival featured 17 films in official competition, chosen from a total of 263 entries that were screened at the event. The jury for the festival was led by American director Ira Sachs. In addition to the Concha de Oro, the festival presented the Donostia prize, its highest honor, to British actress Naomi Watts and German director Werner Herzog, recognizing their distinguished careers in film. Mike Leigh's decision to retire from filmmaking comes amid a long and productive career, and Tender Loving Care has been widely praised for its emotional depth and social commentary. The film's success at San Sebastián has further solidified its place as a significant work in Leigh's body of films.