Malmö
International Children and Young People’s Film Festival, Malmö (BUFF)
March 10-15, 2014
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Church of Sweden Youth Film Award
The winner of the Church of Sweden Youth Film Award 2014 at BUFF in Malmö is
Leave to Remain
directed by Bruce Goddison, Great Britain, 2013
Jury motivation:
Leave to Remain is a film that with a surprisingly accurate tone, sense of humor and warmth dare to portray tearing conflicts and fear within a group that live right in our midst. Without any simplifications the film shows the value of companionship, trust and the courage to pursue reconciliation.
Synopsis:
Leave to Remain is the story of Omar, Abdul and Zizidi – three youngsters who have been forced to leave their homes, friends and families. Now they are asylum seekers in a strange land: the United Kingdom. The film depicts their fears, friendship and internal fighting but above all, what it means to be forced to flee and then try to build a new life in another part of the world. (Festival Information)
Members of the jury:
Beatrice Lönnqvist, Rev, Theologian, Jury chariman, Stockholm
Annika Nilsson, Parish teacher and Youth Councellor, Malmö
Linda-Marie Birbeck, Photographer and filmmaker, Malmö
Peter Schildt, Director and actor, Stockholm
The Church of Sweden Youth Film Award was presented by Bishop Antje Jackelén to Leave to Remain actor Noof Ousellam at the BUFF Award Ceremony, held march 14th at the Old Mayors Hall in Malmö, Sweden. The Award carries a prize Money of 100.000 SEK.
Actor Noof Ousellam and Bishop Antje Jackelén
Photo: Maria Lundstrom
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