Cairo International Film Festival - Prizes
The International Critics Prize
FIPRESCI Prize
Presented to the Director
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Goes to the Director : Mona Achache
For her film: The Hedgehog
Produced by: Les Films des Tournelles (France)
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Feature Digital Films Prizes
Silver Award 6.000$
(Shared between the director and the producer)
(Shared between two Films)
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Goes to the Film: First Time
Directed by: Krishnan Seshardi Gomatam
Produced by: Krishnan Seshardi Gomatam(India)
An engaging look at man's eternal struggle to understand the meaning of life and death. The jury found the director's use of a lighthearted narrative to explore a serious theme both innovative and endearing.
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Feature Digital Films Prizes
Silver Award 6.000$
(Shared between the director and the producer)
(Shared between two Films)
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Goes to the Film: Exile in Paris
Directed by: Ahmet Zirek
Produced by: Ahmet Zirek(France)
A moving testament to an exile's longing for his homeland. The director's lived experience and creative use of phone conversations gave an added dimension to the poignant quest for identity in a world full of borders. |
Feature Digital Films Prizes
Golden Award 10.000$
(Shared between the Director and the producer)
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Goes to the Film : The Rapture of "Fe"
Directed by: Alvin B. Yapan
Produced by: Alemberg M. Ang(Philippines)
For its sensitive portrayal of a woman caught between an abusive husband and an impotent lover, in the process illuminating our understanding of human relationships. The film stood out for its unflinching realism and strong performances that brought alive the complexity of a woman's quest for fulfillment. |
Awards for the Competition
for Arabic Feature Films
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There are two awards presented by the Ministry of Culture; they are for Best Arabic Film and Best Arabic Screenplay, and they come with a prize of 100,000 Egyptian pounds each. This year's jury has also decided to honor two films with a special mention award.
First For its bold portrayal of a relevant issue, and a heart-breaking phenomenon gripping a community.
Film: The Long Night
Directed by: Hatem Ali (Syria)
The next special mention goes to a film depicting an honest and important expression of a generation's fight for their dreams in the face of harsh realities…
Film: Heliopolis
Directed by: Ahmed Abdallah (Egypt)
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The Prize for the Best Arabic Film
100.000 Egyptian Pounds
Presented by the Ministry of Culture
To the Producer & the Director
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The filmmakers managed to bring together the finest aspects of scriptwriting, storytelling, and performance to create an artistic work that is simultaneously entertaining, gripping, and attractive to mainstream and art house audiences alike.
Film: Amreeka
Directed by: Cherien Dabis
Produced by: Christina Piovesan (Palestine)
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The Prize for the Best Arabic Film
100.000 Egyptian Pounds
Presented by the Ministry of Culture
To the Screenplay
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Film: Amreeka
Directed by: Cherien Dabis
Produced by: Christina Piovesan (Palestine)
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Youssef Chahine Prize
For Best Artistic Contribution
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Film: One War
Directed by: Vera Glagoleva
Produced by: Khorosho Production, GVI – Group (Russia)
For its use of cinematic expression as it recovers a forgotten slice of history with sympathy and understanding.
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The Best First work of a Director
( Naguib Mahfouz Prize)
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Goes to the Director: Gonzalo Calzada
For his film: Luisa
Produced by: Cinema Group (Argentina)
For its tragic-comical treatment of a predicament of a hapless woman who has been wronged by an insensitive and uncaring society
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The Prize for the Best Screenwriter
(Saad El-Din Wahba Prize)
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Goes to the Screenwriter: Klaus Haro
For the Film: Letters to Father Jacob
Directed by: Klaus Haro
Produced by: Mr. Risto Salomaa (Kinotar Oy Company) (Finland)
For his achievement in structuring a story that is constantly engaging and offering surprises as it goes onto celebrate the essence of humanity
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The Prize for the Best Director
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Goes to the Director: Mona Achache
For her film: The Hedgehog
Produced by: Les Films des Tournelles(France)
For her outstanding debut work showing a mastery of the medium, sensitivity and a remarkably clear vision
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The Prize for the Best Actor
(Shared between two Actors)
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For their sustained and convincing performances portraying men up against life's travails with the pain and humour inherent in that
The Actor: Subrat Dutta
For his role in Film: Madholal Keep Walking
Directed by: Jai Tank
Produced by: Dream Cuts (India)
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The Prize for the Best Actor
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The Actor: Fathy Abdel Wahab
For his role in Film: Nile Birds
Directed by: Magdy Ahmed Aly
Produced by: Al- Arabia Cinema Production & Distribution (Egypt)
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The Prize for the Best actress
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The Actress: Karolina Piechota
For her role in Film: Splinters
Directed by: Maciej Pieprzyca
Produced by: Akson Studio (Poland)
For the warmth, humour and credibility she brought to her role
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The Special Jury Prize
The Silver Pyramid
Presented to the Director
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Goes To the Film: The Hedgehog
Directed by: Mona Achache
Produced by: Les Films des Tournelles (France)
For accomplishing a high degree of artistic integrity and novelty.
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The Prize for the Best Film
The Golden Pyramid
Presented to the producer
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Goes to the Film: Letters to Father Jacob
Directed by: Klaus Haro
Produced by: Mr. Risto Salomaa (Kinotar Oy Company) (Finland)
For its excellent cinematic form and the deep study of human condition.
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