AWARDS OF THE ECUMENICAL JURY

The 1st Ecumenical Jury at the 26th International Film Festival in Warsaw awards its Prize to the film

De la infancia (On Childhood)
by Carlos Carrera (Mexico 2010)

A touching dramatic story with an universal challenge that deals with the difficult conditions of children deprived of security and stability due to the behaviour of adults, men in particular. A protest against violence: only by acting responsibly, evil will not dominate and a glimpse of hope may appear for families in distress.

and awards a Commendation to the film

Periferic (Outbound)
by Bogdan George Apetri (Romania 2010)

Through an outstanding performance of the leading actress, the director portrays the struggle of a courageous woman. In spite of rejection, she is decided to give her existence a new start when reunified with her son. The deliberate structure of the screenplay leads the audience to believe in a positive perspective for her life.

Members of the jury:
Rev. Marek Lis (SIGNIS Poland), president
Denyse Muller (INTERFILM France)
Jos Horemans (SIGNIS Europe)

The members of the jury: Denyse Muller (left, behind), Marek Lis (left, front), Jos Horemans (right, front) and company