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<\/h6>\n<\/h6>\n23rd OLYMPIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL <\/b><\/span><\/span>FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 2020<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n International Jury Awards<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Covid<\/span>-19 has restricted our lives in a way that we had only seen in science fiction films <\/span>before<\/span>. The essence of a festival, which is to watch films in cinemas, to communicate, to exchange opinions and get in contact could not happen in th<\/span>is familiar <\/span>way. But it is not time to give up; on the contrary, we have to be inventive, adaptive and ope<\/span>n<\/span>. So, through new technologies and watching films on a smaller screen, we had a different experience which we will remember, but hope not to be forced to use in the future. We didn\u2019t have the chance to meet in person, but we did exchange opinions, we loved films, we benefited from each other. We owe a handshake and maybe a hug, and we would like to thank Olympia Festival for a flawless digital event. Next year, see you in person!<\/span><\/p>\n Best Feature Film Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Antigone<\/b><\/span>, Sophie Deraspe, 109\u2019, Canada 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A lively, original, well-crafted film, so deeply rooted in our present time while it is an adaptation of a timeless piece of world literature.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Short Fiction Film Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Our time<\/b><\/span>, Veronica Spedicati, 16\u2019, Italy 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For its subtle message of hope in a melancholic summer, when time passes and moments stay. A film with remarkable direction and beautiful acting.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Short Animation Film Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cornstalk, <\/b><\/span>Anastasiia Zhakulina, 8\u0384, Russia, 2020<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For its emancipatory message, presented with humour and aesthetical creativity. A film about being different, feeling out of place and finding your own path in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Direction in a Feature Film Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Samuel Kishi Leopo <\/b><\/span>for the film <\/span>Los Lobos<\/b><\/span>, 94\u2019, Mexico 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For his outstanding achievement in directing this film. Working with first-time acting children and incorporating the film\u2019s environment with great empathy, Leopo brought a story to life full of realism and imagination, confinement and love that we all \u2013 especially in the state of the world right now \u2013 can relate to.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Screenplay in a Feature Film Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Gaspar Scheuer<\/b><\/span> for the film <\/span>Delfin<\/b><\/span>, 87\u0384, Argentina 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For a screenplay that dares to tackle the beautiful but dark aspects of the emotions of a child, who carries more responsibilities than he should account for, but also stresses the importance of music and traveling in the shaping of the character of a person.<\/span><\/p>\n Best <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Y<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>oung <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>A<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>ctress <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>A<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>ward<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Through this compelling and riveting performance the audience is able to experience both the carefree joy of childhood as well as the imminent threat from an intolerant world.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Young Actor Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Nikolas Kisker<\/b><\/span> for his role as Daniel in <\/span>Daniel \u201916<\/b><\/span>, Dimitris Koutsiabasakos, 101\u0384, Greece 2020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Even without much to say this young actor manages to communicate with his audience and let us relate to this glowering adolescent that finds himself opening up his heart. <\/span><\/p>\n Special Mentions<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Ezequiel Menalled<\/b><\/span> for his music in <\/span>Delfin<\/b><\/span>, Gaspar Scheuer, 87\u0384, Argentina 2019,<\/span> for its inventive, warm, original, powerful music thus adding precious and meaningful emotions to the film.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The <\/span><\/span>Summer Rebels,<\/b><\/span><\/span> Martina Sakov\u00e1, 92\u2019, Germany-Slovakia 2020, for its lively entertainment value, it’s cross cultural friendship. Also a rare comedy using many songs to comment the actions and emotions of the protagonists, while it is a film specifically aimed at a children audience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The <\/span>Sisters: The Summer We Found Our Superpowers<\/b><\/span>, Arild \u00d8stin Ommundsen, Silje Salomonsen, 77\u2019, Norway, 2020. \u03a4his enchanting film is original in its focus on two young sisters who make the natural environment their playground and discover their own strength and resourcefulness and the very special bond between them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Kids & Docs Jury Awards<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n We would like, first of all to thank the festival organizers for the honour to be members of the jury for the Kids & Docs awards and for having the opportunity to watch so many beautiful and inspiring films that address a variety of important issues about and for children and young people around the world. The subject matter, the creative approach and the form of the documentaries we watched covered a wide range and our task to select was not easy. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we didn\u2019t have the possibility as jury members to meet and have long discussions about the films. We had to contain ourselves to a couple of zoom meetings (which even these proved to be difficult for two members). Nevertheless, we tried to be as fair as possible taking into consideration the following main criteria: <\/span><\/p>\n Which film, all round, made the best impression on us and touched our hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The portrayal of children and the importance\/global relevance of the issues addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The creative\/aesthetic approach of the director<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The message put across for a young audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The educational potential in festivals and schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Best <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>F<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>eature <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>D<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>ocumentary <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Pearl of the Desert<\/b><\/span>, Pushpendra Singh, 84\u2019, India-South Korea 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For its masterly way to depict everyday life in a traditional desert village where music and nature play a prime role. The film follows very closely the young protagonist who experiences conflicting emotions and dilemmas regarding his traditional role as a singer and his aspiration to open up to the world. Besides the beautiful cinematography, we felt that the film is important because it addresses through the eyes of a 12 year old, a global issue about the uneasy coexistence of traditional and modern cultures.<\/span><\/p>\nROCK DEMERS (president<\/span><\/span>), <\/span><\/span>WILKE BITTER, RINIO DRAGASAKI, PER ERICSSON, ELISE JALLADEAU, GLORIA MORANO, REMKE OOSTERHUIS, BECKY PARRY, LINA U\u017dKURAITYTE<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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MARIANNA ECONOMOU (president), CHRISTOS KARAKEPELIS<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>JOANNE SALMON<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>KIM SANG HWA<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>ANNE SCHULTKA<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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