41st Molodist International Film Festival Kyiv

22.10.2011 to 30.10.2011
Kyiv

The members of the Ecumenical Jury (v.l.): Heinz-Martin Krauss (Germany), Kristina Nadvorna (Ukraine), Daniel Gassmann (Switzerland)

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Awards of the Ecumenical Jury

The Little Room
Das kleine Zimmer
2010

This film is telling about the power of love and the necessity to accept death. By lovable details the screenplay creates nearness to the principal character, acted brilliantly by Michel Bouquet. Its rhythm gives enough time to watch essential moments. It's a film full of tenderness, creating a wonderful mood.

Facing Mirrors
Directed by:
2011

Two different women meet in Teheran. After an unexpected trip one of them gets convinced that acting with love, facing ourselves and the others, is more important than how we look. The story and the acting of the main characters are highly convincing. The film introduces the main characters with their problems in a very subtle way and leads to a touching and awakening call to listen to your heart.

Suicide Room
Directed by:
2011

This film introduces to a burning problem of today's youth, getting lost in the internet. The convincing acting of the main character shows all the pain of a teenager who is rejected by his schoolmates. He finds new friends in a virtual world. The use of animation, a powerful sound and an unexpected ending keeps us focused and involved in his destiny.

Directed by:
2010

Am I good, am I bad? - a boy in a South Africa township asks. The story – consequently shot on the level of the boy’s eyes – is told on the background of xenophobic violence. This touching and exciting film is talking about fundamental questions of human existence and inspires confidence in the young generation.

View from a Well
Directed by:
2011

The decision to give birth to an unborn child with Down's syndrome pushes a couple in a serious conflict. This visual convincing film is striking from the very beginning. Its surprising pictures express the feelings of the woman who is nearly shattered by the question of life and death.