Awards 2021

Bester Film

Rio

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Fiction Russia
direction: Zhenia Kazankina

Paulina, who works in a hotel, and her friend Nadia long for a more exciting world. Their dreams give way to reality when a guest comes to visit.

Lichtstadt-Award

Nacht über Kepler 452b

Night upon Kepler 452b

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Documentary Germany
direction: Ben Voit

In the cold time, people seek sleep on the street. A car races through the night to get out of the darkness what could get lost in it.

Beste künstlerische Gestaltung

Winter in the Rainforest

film still Winter in the Rainforest
Animation Estonia
direction: Anu-Laura Tuttelberg

Tropical nature shows its many facets. Life, death and everyday tropical life are portrayed by magical porcelain creatures.

Preis der Jugendjury

Just a Guy

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Animation Germany
direction: Shoko Hara

3 women portray their affection and attraction to Richard Ramirez, a serial killer and rapist whom they contacted after his arrest.

Publikumspreis

La veuve Saverini

The Saverini Widow

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Fiction France
direction: Loïc Gaillard

A widow lives in isolation with her son Antoine and her dog. She previously worked as a midwife, but since her son was murdered, she wants revenge.