2009 Awards
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FFF 2009 Screenings
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BEST SHORT FILM
“Lilliana Appiano Forni Prize”
Manual práctico del amigo imaginario
(abreviado)
by Ciro Altabás
Fiction | Spain | 2008 | 19′
For the rediscovery of a sense of childlike wonder, for its effective use of a highly original aesthetic, for the way in which it tackles a set of universal ideas without ever falling into excessive naivety, and for what must have been the most awaited kiss of all the festival’s films this year.
SECOND PLACE
Auf der Strecke
by Reto Caffi
Fiction | Germany, Switzerland | 2007 | 30′
For the ease with which it conveyed great complexity and character evolution through a visual language of its own, for its gripping, well-paced narrative, and for the strength of its performances.
THIRD PLACE
Das Mädchen mit den gelben Strümpfen
by Grzegorz Muskala
Fiction | Germany | 2008 | 6′
For the creation of a perfectly self-contained cinematic moment, for its short, sharp, and clever dialogue, for its sensual and elegant camera work.
POPULAR JURY AWARD
Auf der Strecke
by Reto Caffi
Fiction | Germany, Switzerland | 2007 | 30′
SPECIAL JURY MENTIONS
Pajerama
by Leonardo Cadaval
Animation | Brasil | 2008 | 9′
For the importance of the issues it tackled, and the accessibility of the language it uses in doing so.
Terminal Communication
by Michael Fortune
Experimental | Ireland | 2008 | 3′
For the ingenious use of limited resources to create a witty portrait of everyday realities.
