ECUMENICAL AWARD

The Ecumenical Jury, appointed by INTERFILM and SIGNIS, with the members

David Fonjallaz (Switzerland), Dirk von Jutrczenka (Germany), Manfred Koch (Germany), Lothar Strüber (President, Germany), Gianna Urizio (Italy)

has chosen as winner of the Ecumenical Award

UDEN FOR KAERLIGHEDEN / OUTSIDE LOVE
by Daniel Espinosa, Denmark 2007

... for the touching story of a relationship which makes the immpossible possible.

In telling a love story of a Jew and a Muslim Daniel Espinosa picks up the never ending conflict between two estranged cultures. With sensitive images and expressive interpretations, the film shows how hostility can be overcome: by mutual recognition and empathy, trust, courage and love.

Film information by the Danish Film Institute

In addition, the jury awards a Commendation to the film

COVER BOY... (L'ULTIMA RIVOLUZIONE)
by Carmine Amoroso, Italy 2007

The travel of a young Romanian migrant to Italy is a authentic odyssey through difficulties, uncertain human rights and new capitalist values. Likewise, it is the discovery of sincere friendship and the possibility to struggle for dignity. The film offers us an true artistic, sensitive and multi-layered reading of these realities .

Jury president Lothar Stüber (left) with Daniel Espinosa at the award ceremony