Zlín
51st International Film Festival for Children and Youth
May 29 - June 6, 2011
www.zlinfest.cz
Ecumenical Awards 2011
The Ecumenical Jury has chosen as winner of the Ecumenical Film Prize in the International Competition of Feature Films for Youth
Hold Me Tight
by Kaspar Munk, Denmark 2010
Motivation: "This is a contemporary story about a group of teenagers struggling with identity, love and how to fit in. One day a misunderstanding leads to a situation that goes out of control. The story stresses the vulnerability of human life. The hope is that we always have a choice to take responsibility and to hold each other tight."
In addition, the Jury awards a Commendation in the International Competition of Feature Films for Children to
The Liverpool Goalie
by Arild Andresen, Norway 2010
Motivation: "The inner universe of Jo, a 12 year-old boy who loves football, is depicted in a humorous way. Facing and dealing with his first crush, bullying and an over protective mother he decides not to stay in the goal but go out to catch the ball of life."
Members of the Jury 2011:
Lukas Jírsa (Czech Republic) - President
Nils Lundström (Sweden)
Ricardo Yáńez (Argentina/USA)
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