‘Photophobia’ Trailer: Hybrid Film Captures Ukrainian Childhood In A Metro Station As War Rolls On Overhead – VeniceThe jury was composed of young European cinephiles from the 27 Times Cinema program, a joint initiative between the GdA, the European Parliament’s LUX Audience Award and Europa Cinemas.
It was presided over by Portuguese director João Pedro Rodrigues and coordinated by Karlovy Vary International Film Festival director Karel Och. The Director’s Award is GdA’s top award and carries a cash prize of €20,000, to be split equally between the filmmaker and the film’s international distributor, to promote its circulation.
“This film deserves to be celebrated for its strong directorial vision and consistent style in its various aspects, such as editing, cinematography, acting and art department. It bravely addresses crucial themes such as depression, mental health, euthanasia and neurodiversity,” the jury said in a statement.