The Ecumenical Jury of SIGNIS and INTERFILM awards its Prize to the film
Une Estonienne ŕ Paris (A Lady in Paris) Directed by Ilmar Raag, France / Estonia / Belgium 2012
Through the story of two Estonian women in Paris, the director shows difficulties of life and communication between persons from the same culture, but from different stations in life. Movingly exploring the themes of loss, aging, love, grieving, giving and encountering the other, this film is elegantly shot and superbly acted.
The Jury awards a Commendation to the film
Der Glanz des Tages (The Shine of Day) Directed by Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel, Austria 2012
The film tells us about Walter, an elderly man and former circus artist, who is looking for his family roots and meets his nephew, an upcoming theatre actor. The documentary form enables the audience to closely follow the two protagonists and to understand what makes life for them worthwhile. The film shows how someone can transform the life of one’s neighbour by being there for the other even if it is risky.
Members of the Ecumenical Jury Julia Helmke (Germany) – President Guido Convents (Belgium) Ákos Lázár Kovács (Hungary) Gabriella Lettini (USA) Denyse Muller (France) Benjamin Ruch (Switzerland)
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