After five exciting days, the 17th edition of the International animation festival ANIMANIMA 2023 is finished, and here is the list of awarded authors.
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Grand Prix
Drijf
Levi Stoops (Belgium)
Jury explanation: Every couple has some problems. This film found an unusual approach to this topic, through black comedy, ironically linked to everyday human drama.
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SPECIAL JURY AWARD
27
Flora Anna Buda (Hungary)
Jury explanation: For achieving a story about social taboos and sexual fantasies in intense and fresh way. Special Jury Award goes to Ana Flora Buda for the film „27“.
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Juan Pablo Zaramella - Special Distinction
The Rat
Yuanqung Cai (China)
Explanation: For its outstanding animated representation of a distorted state of mind and internal demons of the character, using a strong and imaginative animation language.
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João Gonzalez - Special Distinction
The Purple Season
Clémence Bouchereau (France)
Explanation: For striking and delicate visuals and movements, with the organic aestehic, that transpose so much feeling and imersion with a minimal but accurate sound design that builds tension in a very mature way, focusing only in what metters. A simple concept that is explored in a heartfelt way, with a very sensorial outcome.
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Ana Nedeljković - Special Distinction
Eeva
Lucija Mrzljak, Mortern Tšinakov (Estonia)
Explanation: Surreal film that in some moments looks perfectly real. Important and very sensitive topic told from a female perspective. Impressive and precise visual style. One funeral, a lot of wine, woodpeckers, identical male characters and a deep emotional journey through Eeva’s feelings on the day of her husband's funeral.
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AnimanimaKIDS AWARD
The Christmas Tree School
Anastasia Makhlina (Russia)
Jury explanation: Being a cactus has never been easy. However, this film shows wonderfully the importance of being accepted. Well developed characters and the convincing story took us on a playful journey with wit and sensitivity.
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Special Distinction Of The Jury
Recipe Book
Alexei Alexeev (Russia)
Jury explanation: A project that has delighted us with its humorous animation and great sense of rhythm. The story shows the importance of mutual support in our society, at a time when many people are focused on themselves.
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Audience Award
Dear Passengers
Max Kulikov (Russia)