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Gomis' 'Dao' Wins Top Prize at Valladolid Film Fest
1 Nov
Summary
- 'Dao,' an expansive family saga, earned the Golden Spike award.
- Marine Atlan's 'La Gradiva' received the Silver Spike and editing prize.
- Valladolid festival organizers canceled the closing gala due to a train accident.
Alain Gomis' French-Senegalese family saga, "Dao," was awarded the prestigious Golden Spike for best film at the 71st Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci). This expansive three-hour film, which traverses Europe and Africa, was lauded by the international jury for its distinctive cinematic approach to themes of family, migration, and tradition. Gomis' film, which premiered earlier this year at Berlin, was praised for its intimate yet immersive atmosphere.
Marine Atlan's debut feature, "La Gradiva," earned the Silver Spike and two additional accolades, including the José Salcedo editing prize. The film, set during a school trip to Italy, captures the complexities of adolescence and desire. "La Gradiva" previously won the Grand Prix at Cannes' Critics' Week and an award at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
Lisandro Alonso received the best director award for "Double Freedom." Other acting awards went to Alba Rohrwacher and Swann Arlaud. The festival, held from October 23 to 31, reported a provisional audience of 100,000 and over 120 film discussions. Organizers canceled the closing gala following a deadly train accident.
