Austrian film Fox in a Hole [+lee también:
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The Special Jury Prize was jointly awarded to A Good Man [+lee también:
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Best Photography went to Psychosis in Stockholm [+lee también:
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Two trophies were also taken home by Igor Ivanov’s Only Human [+lee también:
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The full list of winners is as follows:

Golden Olive - Cristina Soldano Prize for Best Film
Fox in a Hole [+lee también:
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Special Jury Prize (ex aequo)
A Good Man [+lee también:
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When I’m Done Dying [+lee también:
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Best Photography
Nadim Carlsen - Psychosis in Stockholm [+lee también:
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Best Screenplay
My Little Sister [+lee también:
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Other Awards

SNGCI Prize for Best European Actor
Nina Hoss - My Little Sister

FIPRESCI Prize
A Good Man - Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar

Cineuropa Prize
Only Human [+lee también:
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Audience Award
Only Human - Igor Ivanov

Mario Verdone Prize
Alice Filippi - Sul più bello [+lee también:
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Special Mention
Francesco Dafano and Luca Della Grotta - Trash

Emidio Greco Prize (short film)
Li Paradisi - Manuel Marini (Italy)

Lecce Rotary Club Prize
The Image Machine of Alfredo C. [+lee también:
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