OFFICIAL AWARDS 2017
CREATIVE DOCUMENTARIES SECTION
The Jury for the international creative documentaries was chaired by Deeyah Khan alongside Metin Arditi, Elena Fortes, Laurent Gaudé, Farahnaz Sharifi and Wu Wenguang.
GRAND PRIX DE GENÈVE (CHF 10’000.-)
Offered by the Canton and City of Geneva
The War Show by Andreas Dalsgaard and Obaidah ZytoonA film of memory and action, The War Show highly presents values of freedom. Obaidah Zytoon and Andreas Dalsgaard tell, from an insider’s perspective, the courage of a generation. This film remarkably reminds us of the beauty of commitment and engagement. It is also a magnificent tribute to those whom repression has overwhelmed.
The War Show by Andreas Dalsgaard and Obaidah Zytoon
A film of memory and action, The War Show highly presents values of freedom. Obaidah Zytoon and Andreas Dalsgaard tell, from an insider’s perspective, the courage of a generation. This film remarkably reminds us of the beauty of commitment and engagement. It is also a magnificent tribute to those whom repression has overwhelmed.
GILDA VIEIRA DE MELLO AWARD, IN TRIBUTE TO HER SON SERGIO VIEIRA DE MELLO (CHF 5’000)
Offered by the Barbara Hendricks Fondation for Peace and Reconciliation
I Am Not Your Negro by Raoul PeckBy awakening the figure of the writer James Baldwin in the public consciousness, the film shows striking intellect in the face of brutality. The marriage of voices, archival images, and music forms a powerful and captivating artistic piece. In a time when prejudice and racism are expressed shamelessly, Raoul Peck’s voice reminds us of the urgency of the longstanding struggle for equality.
Offered by the Barbara Hendricks Fondation for Peace and Reconciliation
I Am Not Your Negro by Raoul Peck
By awakening the figure of the writer James Baldwin in the public consciousness, the film shows striking intellect in the face of brutality. The marriage of voices, archival images, and music forms a powerful and captivating artistic piece. In a time when prejudice and racism are expressed shamelessly, Raoul Peck’s voice reminds us of the urgency of the longstanding struggle for equality.
YOUNG JURY AWARD (CHF 500)
Offered by Peace Brigades International (PBI)
The Good Postman by Tonislav HristovTelling the story of a postman in a Bulgarian village who is committed to welcoming migrants, Tonislav Hristov transmits, with emotion and humour, the utopian project of this atypical hero. A theme at the heart of current affairs that represents with brilliance, the stakes at our borders. The unique form of the film, at times reflecting a fiction, as well as the aesthetics of the cinematography contribute to the poetic touch of this once lost quest.
Offered by Peace Brigades International (PBI)
The Good Postman by Tonislav Hristov
Telling the story of a postman in a Bulgarian village who is committed to welcoming migrants, Tonislav Hristov transmits, with emotion and humour, the utopian project of this atypical hero. A theme at the heart of current affairs that represents with brilliance, the stakes at our borders. The unique form of the film, at times reflecting a fiction, as well as the aesthetics of the cinematography contribute to the poetic touch of this once lost quest.
FICTION SECTION
The International Jury Fiction chaired by mounir fatmi alogside Clarisse Colliard, Pinar Selek and Farzana Wahidy.
The International Jury Fiction chaired by mounir fatmi alogside Clarisse Colliard, Pinar Selek and Farzana Wahidy.
GRAND PRIX FICTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS (CHF 10’000)
Offered by the Barbour Fondation
Burning Birds by Sanjeewa PushpakumaraCombining the art of cinema with talent and commitment to human rights, the filmmaker unveils the situation in Sri Lanka and courageously denounces the harsh reality of women living in war contexts.
Offered by the Barbour Fondation
Burning Birds by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
Combining the art of cinema with talent and commitment to human rights, the filmmaker unveils the situation in Sri Lanka and courageously denounces the harsh reality of women living in war contexts.
SPECIAL MENTION BY THE INTERNATIONAL JURY
Era O Hotel Cambridge by Eliane CafféThe jury has also decided to give a special mention to Era O Hotel Cambridge for its originality, mastery and empathy regarding the critical situationof refugees worldwide.
Era O Hotel Cambridge by Eliane Caffé
The jury has also decided to give a special mention to Era O Hotel Cambridge for its originality, mastery and empathy regarding the critical situationof refugees worldwide.
YOUNG JURY AWARD (CHF 500)
Offered by the Eduki Fondation
Burning Birds by Sanjeewa PushpakumaraThe condition of a single woman facing inequalities and her image in society, facing poverty and corrupt totalitarian rule has provoked feelings of revolt and indignation in the jury. The jury decided to award this strong yet revolting film imbued with a powerful aesthetic, notably emphasizing the landscapes, colors and luminous tones, magnificent contrasts and the recurrence of different shots.
Offered by the Eduki Fondation
Burning Birds by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
The condition of a single woman facing inequalities and her image in society, facing poverty and corrupt totalitarian rule has provoked feelings of revolt and indignation in the jury. The jury decided to award this strong yet revolting film imbued with a powerful aesthetic, notably emphasizing the landscapes, colors and luminous tones, magnificent contrasts and the recurrence of different shots.
SPECIAL MENTION BY THE YOUNG JURY
Mimosas, la voie de l’Atlas by Oliver LaxeWe want to give special mention to Mimosas, la voie de l’Atlas by Oliver Laxe, which struck us with the force of its message about spirituality and marveled us with its beauty of the setting, landscapes and costumes.
Mimosas, la voie de l’Atlas by Oliver Laxe
We want to give special mention to Mimosas, la voie de l’Atlas by Oliver Laxe, which struck us with the force of its message about spirituality and marveled us with its beauty of the setting, landscapes and costumes.
OMCT SECTION
Awarded by the Jury of the OMCT attributed to a filmmaker whose film reflects his commitment to human rights, in order to support the writing of his or her next film.
Awarded by the Jury of the OMCT attributed to a filmmaker whose film reflects his commitment to human rights, in order to support the writing of his or her next film.
THE WORLD ORGANIZATION AGAINST TORTURE (OMCT) AWARD (CHF 5’000)
Silent War by Manon LoizeauSilent War treats with subtlety, modesty and incredible power the theme of rape as a weapon of war which, all too often ignored and relegated to the background, continues to plague many women, communities and countries in the world. This double pain that weighs on the victims is the height of this horror film. In addition to being convincing and factual without showing a single scene of the atrocities, this film’s call for help is a work of art worthy of being seen by the greatest number of people.
Silent War by Manon Loizeau
JURY DE LA BRENAZ AWARD
Jean Ziegler, l’optimisme de la volonté by Nicolas Wadimoff
"We have discovered the personal portrait of a man of unwavering commitment to his convictions, his struggles and his courage. We were particularly touched by the strength and love that unite Jean Ziegler and his wife Erika Dauber, as represented through images. We warmly thank Jean Ziegler and Erika Dauber for coming to talk with us during our meeting in the prison. It was an honor, thank you."
Jean Ziegler, l’optimisme de la volonté by Nicolas WadimoffJURY DU CENTRE DE DÉTENTION ET D’OBSERVATION POUR MINEURS DE LA CLAIRIÈRE award
Tacacho by Felipe Monroy
"We, Jury of La Clairière, bestow the award for Best Film to Felipe Monroy’s Tacacho. We were deeply affected by the personal story which Felipe shared with us, because it allowed us to realize, by way of both his testimony and that of the film’s protagonists, the harsh reality experienced by too many Colombians.We were greatly moved by the courage shown of the protagonists to tell their stories in front of the camera. Thank you, Felipe, for this film."
JURY DES HUG HÔPITAL DE JOUR AWARD
Tacacho by Felipe Monroy
"C’était choquant, surprenant, intéressant. Ce qui se passe là-bas est horrible. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses que nous ignorions, notamment nous ne savions pas qu’il existait des groupes armés comme la Guérilla.
Merci Felipe de nous avoir montré et présenté ton film!"
Tacacho by Felipe Monroy
"C’était choquant, surprenant, intéressant. Ce qui se passe là-bas est horrible. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses que nous ignorions, notamment nous ne savions pas qu’il existait des groupes armés comme la Guérilla.
Merci Felipe de nous avoir montré et présenté ton film!"