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28. International Young Audience Film Festival Ale kino!
International Jury Citations
Children Film Award:
“Children from Diyabakir" - dir. . Miraz Bezar
A powerful story of tyrany and justice told with honesty and originality, with great performances by the young actors.
Special Mention:
"I am Kalam" - dir. Nila Madhab Panda
A wonderfully colourful entertainingly told story of a boy's determination to transform his destiny.
Young Audience Film Award:
"The be all and end all"-dir. Bruce Webb
The filmmakers have taken a very sensitive and difficult subject and have handled it skillfully and unsentimentally with great humour. A celebration of true friendship told from the young people's perspective. Great performances by the young actors.
Special Mention:
"Samson and Delilah" - dir. Warwick Thornton
Non-traditional love story told in a very bold and uncompromising way. The story was brilliantly visually executed.
Special mention for Short:
“Daughters" - dir. Chloé Zhao
Beautifully stylised, restrained film that explores a strong social issue.
Polish Filmmakers Association Award:
"Soul Boy"- dir. Hawa Essuman
An energised coming of age story set in a difficult world, successfully connecting ancient folklore with challenges of contemporary life.
