05-09-2016

FESTIVALS: Son of Saul Wins Medias Central European Film Festival

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    MEDIAS: Son of Saul by László Nemes was awarded Best Film of the 6th edition of Mediaş Central European Film Festival (MeCEFF). The festival, which took place from 1 to 3 September 2016, is the only festival in Romania dedicated to films from CEE.

    The jury was composed of: James Ulmer, Ileana Popovici, Mihai Fulger and Călin Stănculescu.

    WINNERS:


    Best Film: Son of Saul / Saul fia (Hungary)
    Directed by László Nemes


    Best Director: Radu Jude for Aferim! (Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic)
    Produced by Hi Film, Klas Film, Endorfilm, Mulberry Development
    Supported by Eurimages, Romanian National Film Center, Bulgarian National Film Center and the Czech Film Fund

    Best Acting: Janusz Gajos for Body / Ciało (Poland)
    Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska
    Produced by Nowhere Sp. z o.o.
    Supported by the Polish Film Institute and HBO Poland
     
    Best Cinematography: Mitja Licen for The Tree (Slovenia)
    Directed by Sonja Prosenc
    Produced by Monoo
    Coproduced by RTV Slovenija, NuFrame, Staragara
    Supported by the Slovenian Film Center