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Whispers in May: A Fairytale Journey Wins CPH:DOX Top Prize
21 Mar
Summary
- A film about a 14-year-old girl's passage won the top CPH:DOX award.
- This victory automatically qualifies the documentary for Oscar consideration.
- The jury praised the film's ability to weave cinematic forms with reality.
Dongnan Chen's documentary, 'Whispers in May,' has clinched the prestigious DOX:AWARD at the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen. The film, which explores the rite of passage of a 14-year-old girl in rural China, automatically qualifies for Oscar consideration. The jury lauded its "charming" narrative, describing it as a modern-day fairytale that sensitively handles the transition from childhood.
The festival presented multiple awards across various categories. The FIPRESCI AWARD went to Nathan Grossman's 'Amazomania,' focusing on an expedition to contact an isolated Indigenous tribe in the Amazon. 'Just Look Up,' by Emma Wall and Betsy Hershey, won the F:ACT AWARD for its look at young climate activists.
Further accolades included Irene Bartolomé's 'Dream of Another Summer' for the NEXT:WAVE AWARD, highlighting daring creative approaches, and Maryam Ebrahimi's 'The Phantom Pain of Rojava' for the HUMAN:RIGHTS AWARD. Several films received Special Mentions, recognizing emerging talents and compelling narratives across all competitions.
