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ZLÍN 2023 Premios

El cine europeo reina en el Festival de Zlín

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- El certamen de cine para niños y jóvenes más longevo del mundo ha explorado la valentía, la identidad y la historia a través de 132 películas seleccionadas a competición

El cine europeo reina en el Festival de Zlín
Un momento de la ceremonia de entrega de premios (© Zlín Film Festival)

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The Zlín Film Festival (1-7 June), the world's oldest international film festival for children’s and youth movies, has wrapped its 63rd edition (see the news) with an awards gala. The jury, comprising both experts and children, announced their picks from among a vibrant slate of 132 films. European efforts dominated the awards ceremony.

The top honour, the Golden Slipper for Best Feature Film for Children, was awarded to the German film What the Finn?! - A Summer of Surprises. Directed by Stefan Westerwelle, the family-friendly road movie based on Martin Muser's award-winning novel follows a lonely ten-year-old boy named Finn who, while navigating his parents' divorce, embarks on an unexpected adventure and encounters colourful characters, as they learn about courage and self-confidence. In the category for junior audiences, the British flick Scrapper [+lee también:
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, directed by Charlotte Regan, emerged as the winner.

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The Golden Slipper for Best Feature Film for Youth went to the Polish-Israeli-German co-production Delegation [+lee también:
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by Asaf Saban. In it, Israeli secondary-school students embark on a transformative journey to Poland's Holocaust sites, where, amidst personal conflicts, evolving friendships and romantic feelings, they gain a deeper understanding of their identities and values against the backdrop of cultural traditions and historical tragedy. The jury applauded the film for painting “a dynamic picture of friendship and love, brilliantly portrayed with the subtle addition of details that create an illuminating and unforgettable experience”.

Norwegian director Kajsa Næss took home two awards for her hand-drawn feature Titina [+lee también:
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, about the eponymous terrier who unwittingly becomes a polar explorer. The film received the Karel Zeman Award, a recognition for having the best visual concept, while the children’s jury named it Best Feature Film in the Children’s Category. The festival also honoured the contributions of Czech actress Zlata Adamovská, bestowing upon her the Golden Slipper for Outstanding Contribution to Children's and Youth Cinematography, alongside Czech thespian Pavel Nový.

The 64th edition of the Zlín Film Festival is scheduled to unspool from 30 May-5 June 2024.

Here is the full list of award winners:

Golden Slipper for Best Feature Film in the Children’s Category
What the Finn?! – A Summer of Surprises – Stefan Westerwelle (Germany)

Karel Zeman Award – Special Recognition for Best Visual Concept in a Feature Film in the Children’s Category
Titina [+lee también:
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– Kajsa Næss (Norway/Belgium)

Golden Slipper for Best Feature Film in the Junior Category
Scrapper [+lee también:
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– Charlotte Regan (UK)

Golden Slipper for Best Feature Film in the Youth Category
Delegation [+lee también:
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- Asaf Saban (Poland/Israel/Germany)

Special Jury Prize for a Feature Film in the Junior and Youth Category
Forever – Anders Hazelius (Sweden)

Golden Slipper for Best Short Animation for Children
Crab – Piotr Chmielewski (Poland/France)

Hermína Týrlová Award for Best Short Animation for Children up to 6 Years of Age
Pond – Lena von Döhren, Eva Rust (Switzerland)
Special Mention for Short Animation for Children
Pig – Jorn Leeuwerink (Netherlands)

Award of the Children’s Jury for Best Feature Film in the Children’s Category
Titina - Kajsa Næss

Award of the Youth Jury for Best Feature Film in the Junior and Youth Category
Sweet As – Jub Clerc (Australia)

Zlín Dog Award for Best Student Film
Of Kisses and Capes – Elena Weiss (Germany)

Golden Slipper for Outstanding Contribution to Children's and Youth Cinematography
Zlata Adamovská
Pavel Nový

Non-statutory awards

Europe Award – the European Children’s Film Association Award for Best European Documentary Film for Young Audiences
We Will Not Fade Away [+lee también:
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– Alisa Kovalenko (France/Poland/Ukraine)

Ecumenical Jury Award for Best Feature Film in the Junior and Youth Category
Juniors [+lee también:
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– Hugo Thomas (France)

Golden Apple – the City of Zlín Audience Award for Best Feature Film in the Children’s, Junior and Youth Category
Forever – Anders Hazelius

ČT:D Audience Award for Best Short Animation for Children
Polar – Leonis Levy, Laura Al Bayati, Morgane Michel, Sara Briand, Sélène Bentz, Alice Hobadam, Fanny Martin (France)

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