The Ecumenical Jury, appointed by INTERFILM and SIGNIS, awards its Prize to
Camion directed by Rafaël Ouellet, Canada 2012
A tragic accident brings together again a scattered family after a long time. Sharing everyday activities, they find reconciliation with the past and themselves. Through an intimate mode of narration, the conflicts of the characters are slowly unravelled. The grandiose nature mirrors the almost imperceptible changes within the family. Finally its members discover new visions for their future transforming life into a positive challenge.
In addition, the Jury gives a Commendation to
Estrada de Palha (Hay Road) directed by Rodrigo Areias, Portugal/Finland 2011
In an audacious combination of a Western setting and 19th century philosopher Thoreau's manifesto about the duty of Civil Disobedience, a lonesome shepherd pursues his strong idea of justice in a timeless landscape. With a striking link between an impressive soundtrack and a visually stunning cinematography life is presented as an unpredictable, endless quest.
Members of the jury: Daria Pezzoli-Olgiati (Switzerland) - president Barbara Lorey de Lacharričre (France) Heinz Kersten (Germany) Michael Otrísal (Czech Republic) Rafal Wieczynski (Poland) Lukáš Jirsa (Czech Republic)
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