50. International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
25 April - 4 May, 2004

Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
(endowed with 1,500 Euros)
 

Britanya, Marjoleine Boonstra, Netherlands, 2003,
35 min, Beta SP/PAL, colour

Statement:
This video stands out among the countless films about migration. In an unobtrusive and sensitive way it gives faces and dignity, space and time to people who have nothing but their hope. Its challenging film language, its quiet shots and impressive symbolism are remarkable.

Commendations

Les Tartines, Anthony Vouardoux/Tania Zambrano-Ovalle, Switzerland, 2003,
4 min, 35 mm, colour

Statement:
Fresh and light, original, and full of tongue-in-cheek humour, "Les Tartines" plays with the meaning of love, sexuality, food and language.

WASP, Andrea Arnold, Great Britain, 2003,
23 min, 35 mm, colour

Statement:
Poverty, motherhood, the hope of a better life, this is what "WASP" is about. In a funny and exciting way the film gives shape to these explosive issues. Shot in Dogma-style, "WASP" derives its strength from excellent acting, a thrilling soundtrack and its convincing plot structure.

Members of the Jury:
Alexander Deeg (Erlangen),
YlvaLiljeholm (Örebrö),
Wolfgang Luley (Frankfurt/Main),
Eberhard Streier (Essen),
Peter Weskamp (Zürich)