Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Locarno 2024

This is a story of broken families, teenage friendships, and the hope for a better tomorrow.  The film shows the contrast between youthful dreams full of hope and excitement and a real world that exploits those adolescent ideals for its benefit.  It raises important questions such as how to choose the right path to follow, how to distinguish between truth and lies in human relationships, and how to say no to manipulation and abuse, especially when you do not yet have life experiences.  What does today’s society offer young people? (Photo: © Akis bado)