ADULT PROFESSIONAL JURY
Features: Tomasz Jurkiewicz, Jola Jarecka, Janusz Ustrzycki
Shorts: Agnieszka Karp-Szymańska, Anna Równy, Artur Wyrzykowski
Grand Prix – FEATURE FILM
Jackie & Oopjen
directed by
Annemarie van de Mond
The Netherlands, 2019
Genius script, heartwarming acting. Jackie and Oopjen has convinced us that you can find a true friend even in a 17th-century painting by Rembrandt, as long as you approach the world with an open heart.
HONORABLE MENTION
Phantom Owl Forrest
directed by
Anu Aun
Estonia, 2019
The story brings back hope that family ties can always be mended. The film showcases the magic of nature and makes viewers turn towards the most basic and most important values.
Grand Prix – SHORT FILM
A Kiss
directed by
Nima Moghagheh
The Netherlands, 2019
The film shows the universal experience of a teenage boy, even though he is staying in an asylum shelter. A coming-of-age story features the main character growing up to many different roles: caregiver to his family as well as a boyfriend. It is a touching and heartfelt comedy, precisely woven to prove to the viewers that life doesn’t stop for no political conditions and that love can save us all.
HONORABLE MENTION
Sisters
directed by
Daphne Lucker
The Netherlands, 2019
Heartbreaking story combined with enchanting form shows the relationship of sisters deprived of proper care. The adult that is responsible for their safety is the danger they face. A stunning film that needs no words just the emotions conveyed by dancing.
CHILDREN’S JURY
Julia Polak, Zuzanna Mikuś, Laura Kowalska, Kacper Jarosz
BEST FEATURE FILM
Jackie i Oopjen
directed by
Annemarie van de Mond
The Netherlands, 2019
There are many reasons why we’ve selected this film, as it differs from other films in the Competition on many levels. It is particularly entertaining and captivating, with many moments that make you hold your breath. The film is a unique cinematic pearl and every viewer regardless of their age will find something special and worthwhile about it.
BEST SHORT
The Last Day of Autumn
directed by
Marjolaine Perreten
Switzerland, 2019
This uplifting animation is a lesson in empathy for every young person watching. Exceptional details bring out the atmosphere of love and warmth although the characters are forest animals awaiting winter. We decided to award this film, because each one of us took something else from it, yet we all agree that it conveys many positive values and makes a lasting impression.
YOUTH JURY
Bartosz Dylewski, Adrian Gerula, Dominik Golowski, Weronika Jurczyk, Jakub “Subuk” Stanisz, Krystian Winnicki, Jakub Wójcicki, Nikodem “Pikczers” Wróbel
BEST FILM
Forever Your Daughter
directed by
Pauline Broulis
France, 2019
For the extraordinary story in which the metaphysical meets the unrelenting reality. For the breathtaking cinematography that cleverly uses color techniques. For the wonderful acting. Most importantly for the emotions that the film made us feel while watching.
JURY of the FILM EDUCATORS
(Zespół Edukatorów Filmowych)
Bolesław Drochomirecki, Jarek Basaj, Ola Marczak, Lidia Latusek
SPECIAL AWARD
The Battle
directed by
Anar Abbasov
Russia, 2019
This is a story about the effort to make dreams come true and how one will encounter many battles on the way. Some of those are literal battles, some are more subtle. The film’s main character fought many hardships and won all of them, even though the odds were not on his side from the beginning. Incredible dance scenes and music add to the experience.
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