The Mourning ForestMogari no mori / The Morning Forest
Naomi Kawase For its vivid depiction of the symbolic relationship between humanity and nature, as well as for its heartrending examination of loss, guilt, sorrow and ultimately, catharsis.
Maciek Szczerbowski, Chris Lavis Jury Prize for the Best Design goes to a skillful and atmospheric film where means of aesthetics serve the story at its best. Superb cinematography, unusual technique of using real human eyes on stop-motion puppet made this film into a very special experience.
Sandrine Stoyanov Jury Prize for the Best Story goes to a very personal film which breaks the borders between documentary and animation. Moving story showing complexed relationship through a difficult time. Terrific soundtrack effectively helps to build the story.
Jannes Hendrikz, Markus Wormstorm, Ree Treweek GRAND PRIX "Wooden Wolf" goes to a film which, we thought, looks like nothing we have seen before. All components of this brave movie are superb and perfectly balanced. Authors used many techniques combined in one image and this image is excellent. The soundtrack is most unusual - it's an opera. The story is a simple and complex at the same time. The scenes are blending, carrying up the story to its unexpected final. It's a film which is made in one breath, and it's watchable in one breath.
Signe Baumane Jury's Special Mention goes to a film where author talks about things which are seldom spoken about. Funny, self-ironic, educating and slightly bizarre.
Winner
The Pearce SistersThe Pearce Sisters
Luis Cook Jury's Special Mention goes to a funny film with strong atmosphere, a little-bit morbid, perhaps, but charming and masterfully made.
