Monday, 30 March 2015 00:00 |
Aman Ajymat among the winners of Docu/Days/Ua
12th International documentary films about human rights festival has ended in Kyiv. The awards ceremony was held on March 26th in Cinema House in Kyiv. Hosts of the ceremony: festival moderators Irina Zaytseva and Oleksandr Vynogradov.
Films were competing for prizes in three categories: DOCU/LIFE, DOCU/RIGHT, DOCU/SHORT, and for the special prize from Students’ Jury. The festivals’ Orzanizing Committee favorite is awarded with the Andriy Matrosov Award. After the ceremony was screened a film which won an Audience Award.
Docudays UA 2015 Winners: DOCU/LIFE Main Prize TOGETHER dir. Denis Shabaev Russia 2014, 52' For innovation, inspiration and character development. The film is created in a restricted yet original way, and successfully explores storytelling from a child's point of view. The characters are allowed to develop both personally and in relation to each other with great warmth and humor. The winner is a true inspiration to all aspiring filmmakers. It's extremely hard to make something look this easy.
Honorary Diploma: DEEP LOVE dir. Jan P. Matuszyński Poland 2013, 84' For a beautiful depiction of the fight within and the struggle between following your passion and considering others. In this film the director has managed to capture the complex relationship between two people in love, as well as painting a nuanced picture of the process of rehabilitation.
DOCU/RIGHT Main Prize: GOD'S WILL dir. Beata Bubenec Russia 2013, 55'
Honorary Diploma: MINERS SHOT DOWN dir. Rehad Desai South Africa 2014, 86'
Honorary Diploma to the protagonist: A GOAT FOR A VOTE dir. Jeroen van Velzen The Netherlands 2013, 51' To Magdeline.
DOCU/SHORT Main Prize: STARTING POINT dir. Michał Szcześniak Poland For a film which shows, in a cinematic way the uncertainty of the character and her special connection with her soulmate, who inspires her to find a meaning of life again.
Honorary Diploma: THE PE TEACHER, GOLD, AND THE RIVER dir. Amanbek Azhymat Kyrgyzstan 2014, 28' For a film which is beautifully shot, and tells the story of an unknown place, presenting the characters in their struggle to survive in harsh living conditions with a lightness and a sense of humor.
Honorary Diploma to the protagonist: THE DOCTOR LEAVES LAST dir. Svitlana Shymko Hungary, Ukraine 2014, 26’ For the charismatic and courageous protagonist, who is ready to go to the end for the cause she believes in.
STUDENTS’ JURY AWARD Main Prize: A GOAT FOR A VOTE dir. Jeroen van Velzen The Netherlands 2013, 51' For diversity, topicality and gender sensitivity.
Honorary Diploma: HAPPILY EVER AFTER dir. Tatjana Božić Croatia, the Netherlands 2014, 83' For openness to the audience and sincerity to oneself.
ANDRIY MATROSOV AWARD FROM THE DOCUDAYS UA ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MAIDAN EVERYWHERE dir. Kateryna Gornostai Ukraine 2015, 36’ For the victorious spirit of freedom.
AUDIENCE AWARD My HOME dir. Jiří Stejskal Czech Republic 2014, 84'
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