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Warsaw Fest Awards: 'Suzhou Quartet' Shines
18 Oct
Summary
- Cai Chengjie awarded best director for 'Suzhou Quartet' at Warsaw festival.
- 'Agia' won the Competition 1-2 award for its unique directorial vision.
- The festival concluded with 'What Belongs to Others' taking the Grand Prix.
The 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival has announced its award winners, concluding its latest edition. The Warsaw Grand Prix, the festival's highest honor, was presented to Grzegorz Dębowski for his film 'What Belongs to Others.'
The jury recognized Cai Chengjie, a Chinese filmmaker, with the Best Director award for his work on 'Suzhou Quartet.' This film was commended for its ambitious concept and visually captivating execution.
In the Competition 1-2 program, which focuses on debut and second features, Lorin Terezi's 'Agia' received the main award. The jury highlighted its resemblance to Greek tragedy and its portrayal of a young woman challenging patriarchal traditions.
Additional awards included a special jury award for Maria Dębska's performance in 'Through the Wall,' and a special mention for Jens Sjögren's 'Bloody Men.' The documentary competition's top prize went to Jonas Spriestersbach's 'Meanwhile in Namibia.'
