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The Award Winners
of the 26th Kinderfilmfest

Awards of the Young People's Jury | Awards of the International Jury

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Awards of the Young People's Jury
- Crystal Bear -

The Crystal Bear for Best Feature Film goes to
goes to

ELINA – SOM OM JAG INTE FANNS
Elina
by Klaus Härö

Natalie Minnevik’s performance was very impressive. We could really understand the girl’s situation well. The story touched us greatly. The film which was actually quite serious was lightened by humorous moments. Elina’s conversations with her dead father in that wonderful, beautiful moor landscape were especially nice. But also her relationship to her mother and sister were delightfully portrayed.


A Special Mention goes to

MISS ENTEBBE
by Omri Levy

Almost everyday we hear in the news of another attack in Israel and that there were several deaths... Yet such reports have come to seem normal to us. But this film showed us the subject in a way that brought it closer to us again. We were moved and it made us think. Through the outstanding performance of the actors, we were also able to put ourselves in the position of the children who are in such situations.


A Special Mention
also goes to

EL VIAJE DE CAROL
Carol's Journey
by Imanol Uribe

The film touched us greatly. The actors’ performances were impressive. Life during war was shown well from the perspective of the children. We were totally captivated by the actors as they moved along through the highs and lows of the story.

 

 

The Crystal Bear for Best Short Film
goes to

LE TROP PETIT PRINCE
Pipsqueak Prince
by Zoia Trofimova

This was a funny story! Told without speaking a word! Amusing, no matter what age you are! Awesomely drawn! Congratulations!!


A Special Mention goes to

BIRJU
by Heeraz Marfatia

This film showed how curious little kids explore the world. Birju played very naturally, as if the camera wasn’t there. There were many funny scenes and a lot of beautiful music. The landscapes and places were chosen with great care.

 

 

Awards of the International Jury
- Awards of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk -

Jury Members:
Lars Berg (Norway), Ricardo Casas (Uruguay), Martin Duffy (Ireland),
Christina Schindler (Germany), Gaurav Seth (Canada)

The international jury of the Kinderfilmfest awards
the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix for Best Feature Film
endowed with € 7,500

KALD MIG BARE AKSEL
Wallah Be
by Pia Bovin

This film deals with an important subject. The story is told with humor and promotes understanding of other cultures. The film has great energy and performances. The point of view is clearly that of the children. It is realistic and unsentimental, while still being entertaining and warm.


A Special Mention goes to

ELINA - SOM OM JAG INTE FANNS
Elina
by Klaus Härö

This is a heart warming film with exceptional performances by its central characters, and breathtaking cinematography.

A Special Mention also goes to

DRENGEN DER VILLE GØRE DET UMULIGE
The Boy Who Wanted To Be A Bear
by Jannik Hastrup

This is a masterpiece of animation, a simply beautiful film with a wonderful music score. The story is powerful and unique to animation.

 


The Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Special Prize for Best Short Film
endowed with € 2.500 goes to

LE TROP PETIT PRINCE
Pipsqueak Prince
by Zoia Trofimova

This is an exquisite gem of a film, well crafted and with a powerful message. It is funny, entertaining, and to the point.


A Special Mention goes to

HOUDINIS HUND
Houndini's Hound
by Sara Johnsen

This is a smart exploration of how a story is told and it is made with humor and great talent.