Destin Cretton wins Ecumenical Award at Locarno Filmfestival
The Ecumenical Jury at Locarno Filmfestival awarded the US-director Destin Cretton for his feature film «Short Term 12». A commendation is given to the swiss film «Tableau noir» (Blackboard).
The Ecumenical Jury of SIGNIS and INTERFILM awards its prize to the film
Short Term 12
directed by Destin Cretton, USA 2013
The film tells a strong story about teenagers on the dark side of society. It addresses abuse and trauma in a direct style, outlining commitment and solidarity between the supervisors and the temporary inhabitants. Based on strong relationships the main character Grace finds the courage to deal with the troubled past and to look at a future beyond violence.
The jury awards a commendation to the film
Tableau noir
directed by Yves Yersin, Switzerland 2013
Yves Yersin presents a moving documentary about the closing down of a school in the Swiss mountains. With strong and sensitive images he shows how to teach children to trust life –
a film of hope and joy.
Members of the Ecumenical Jury
Daria Pezzoli-Olgiati (Switzerland) – president
Lucia Cuocci (Italy)
Piet Halma (Netherlands)
Françoise Lods (France)
Thomas Bohne (Germany)
Edgar Rubio (Mexico)
Pictures of the Locarno Filmfestival 2013
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 10:02
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