12th International documentary films about human rights festival has ended in Kyiv. The awards ceremony was held on March 26th in Cinema House in Kyiv. Hosts of the ceremony: festival moderators Irina Zaytseva and Oleksandr Vynogradov.
Films were competing for prizes in three categories: DOCU/LIFE, DOCU/RIGHT, DOCU/SHORT, and for the special prize from Students’ Jury. The festivals’ Orzanizing Committee favorite is awarded with the Andriy Matrosov Award. After the ceremony was screened a film which won an Audience Award.
Docudays UA 2015 Winners:
DOCU/LIFE
Main Prize
TOGETHER
dir. Denis Shabaev
Russia
2014, 52'
For innovation, inspiration and character development. The film is created in a restricted yet original way, and successfully explores storytelling from a child's point of view. The characters are allowed to develop both personally and in relation to each other with great warmth and humor. The winner is a true inspiration to all aspiring filmmakers. It's extremely hard to make something look this easy.
Honorary Diploma:
DEEP LOVE
dir. Jan P. Matuszyński
Poland
2013, 84'
For a beautiful depiction of the fight within and the struggle between following your passion and considering others. In this film the director has managed to capture the complex relationship between two people in love, as well as painting a nuanced picture of the process of rehabilitation.
DOCU/RIGHT
Main Prize:
GOD'S WILL
dir. Beata Bubenec
Russia
2013, 55'
Honorary Diploma:
MINERS SHOT DOWN
dir. Rehad Desai
South Africa
2014, 86'
Honorary Diploma to the protagonist:
A GOAT FOR A VOTE
dir. Jeroen van Velzen
The Netherlands
2013, 51'
To Magdeline.
DOCU/SHORT
Main Prize:
STARTING POINT
dir. Michał Szcześniak
Poland
For a film which shows, in a cinematic way the uncertainty of the character and her special connection with her soulmate, who inspires her to find a meaning of life again.
Honorary Diploma:
THE PE TEACHER, GOLD, AND THE RIVER
dir. Amanbek Azhymat
Kyrgyzstan
2014, 28'
For a film which is beautifully shot, and tells the story of an unknown place, presenting the characters in their struggle to survive in harsh living conditions with a lightness and a sense of humor.
Honorary Diploma to the protagonist:
THE DOCTOR LEAVES LAST
dir. Svitlana Shymko
Hungary, Ukraine
2014, 26’
For the charismatic and courageous protagonist, who is ready to go to the end for the cause she believes in.
STUDENTS’ JURY AWARD
Main Prize:
A GOAT FOR A VOTE
dir. Jeroen van Velzen
The Netherlands
2013, 51'
For diversity, topicality and gender sensitivity.
Honorary Diploma:
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
dir. Tatjana Božić
Croatia, the Netherlands
2014, 83'
For openness to the audience and sincerity to oneself.
ANDRIY MATROSOV AWARD FROM THE DOCUDAYS UA ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
MAIDAN EVERYWHERE
dir. Kateryna Gornostai
Ukraine
2015, 36’
For the victorious spirit of freedom.
AUDIENCE AWARD
My HOME
dir. Jiří Stejskal
Czech Republic
2014, 84'
