AWARDS OF THE ECUMENICAL JURY

The Ecumenical Jury at the 54th Zlín International Film Festival, appointed by INTERFILM and SIGNIS, awards its Prize in the International Competition of Feature Films for Youth to

Motivation: From the very first scene Mischa Kamp manages to portray absolute love in a compelling visual language. The ecumenical jury also admires the extraordinary interplay between the actors.

Synopsis (Catalogue): During his summer holidays, Sieger, 15, is training in the new athletics team for the national relay championships. When he meets the intriguing and unpredictable Marc, he discovers feelings that go far beyond their ordinary friendship. Sieger engages in a lonely struggle with himself when Marc reciprocates his feelings, and the championship moves closer…

In addition, the Jury awards a Commendation in the same festival section to

because of its realistic depiction of contemporary social issues.

Synopsis (Catalogue): Fifteen-year-old Chérif is a delinquent who is sent away by his family to live with his Aunt and Uncle – he’s been given his last chance. However, between his new school and his new job, he finds ways to create bad relations with nearly everyone around him. But when he discovers the world of spray paint and “tagging”, he finally finds his place in the world; a place that belongs entirely to him…

Members of the Jury 2014:
Daniela Magálová, Liptovská Kokava (Slovak Republic) - President
Sarah Skoric, Antwerp (Belgium)
Charlotte Wells, Uppsala (Sweden)