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Belgian Film '6TM' Wins Major European Award
31 Oct
Summary
- '6TM' awarded New Visions Award at Ji.hlava Film Festival.
- Film captures family life in Brussels housing project.
- Jury praised its imaginative blend of magic realism and humor.
The film '6TM,' directed by Karim Akalay and produced by Walid Bekhti, received the New Visions Award for the most promising European project at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. This Belgian family comedy is set in Brussels' Cité Modèle housing project, weaving together three interconnected stories.
The jury recognized '6TM' for its imaginative blend of magical realism, humor, and social relevance, calling it a fresh vision for European cinema. The film was celebrated for its rootedness in lived experience and co-creation approach.
In related news, 'Searching for SmarterChild' won the New Visions Award for the most promising U.S. project. The film explores humanity's relationship with AI by revisiting interactions with an early online chatbot.
Renowned Danish producer Signe Byrge Sørensen was also honored with the APA World Excellence Award for her significant contributions to international film production.
