BEST FILM
The Train Drivers Diary
Highly original and deeply moving film, both comical with a humanistic, philosophical theme. Unique balance between fantasy and reality. Brilliant performances from an overall fabulous cast lead by the Lazar Ristovski.
SPECIAL JURY AWARD
The Liberation of Skopje
Fantastic and very important movie, especially in our time. A powerful reminder that war ends with only victims. Again fantastic performances from all the cast, a special mention to Lucija Serbedzija for her intensity and presence and her portrayal of the female experience and sacrifices in wartime.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Maja Radosevic for her outstanding cinematography in Humidity. Her precise, consistent and sensitive imagery captures the emptiness, anxiety and the cynicism of the movie.
Irena Marjanov for her production design in The Black Pin. Tasteful, daring, both interiors and exteriors adds to the unique touch of the film.
The entire female cast of Battalion for their genuine team performance with spectacular and very strong individual contributions under the lead of the powerful Mariya Aranova.
Publika pris/Public award
Stado/Herd – som mest besökta filmen under Festivalen/as the most visited movie during the Festival
FESTIVAL special mention Award
for supporting Festival spirit in best manner for Hungarian movie
Ernelláék Farkaséknál/It’s Not The Time Of My Life.
Festival thanks to jury
Andra Lasmanis – photographer, filmmaker
Jörgen Hjärd – writer, scenario-writer
Åsa Kalmér – director, producer, film-maker
Mikael R. Hylin – director, producer
Olgica Lindquist – radio-producer, film researcher
and all selected movies in the Balkan New Film Festival.
Special congratulations to the winners!
See you on BaNeFF 2017 tour around the Nordic cities and again in February 2018.