Awards

BIEFF Jury statement:
Through different cinematic styles and with absurd humor, this film deconstructs the myths surrounding Russian political figures and questions the urge and the power of art, especially the avant-garde. Rousing in audiences the critical thinking and healthy skepticism regarding politics, it warns us that a fictionalized past could challenge the real future. The award for Best Film goes to THE BURIED ALIVE VIDEOS by Roee Rosen.

 

 

BIEFF Jury statement:
For its poetic use of found footage in a highly political context and its capacity to challenge our expectations by bringing intimacy into universal topics, the jury has decided to give the Best Direction award to Miguel Gomes for REDEMPTION.

BIEFF Jury statement:
Dealing with notions of nationality, identity and one's homeland in an intelligent way, this film disrupts and creates tension on several levels. Images are not related to the text in an obvious way. Existing stereotypes are acknowledged, while at the same time new ones are brought to life. A film that does not give decisive solutions and clear answers, but unconsciously and indirectly strikes even harder. The award for Best Romanian Film goes to STORM IS COMING by Daniel Djamo.

 

BIEFF Jury statement:
For its singular lucidity of facing the banalities of everyday life and transposing mixed feelings into minimal and sculptural abstract images, the jury’s Special Mention goes to DRY STANDPIPE by Wojciech Bąkowski.