The jury
Rita Di Santo (UK), Veronika Zakonjšek (Slovenia), Fayza Hindawy (Egypt),
Awarded films
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Gravedigger’s Wife by
Khadar Ayderus Ahmed,
(Somalia, 2021, 82 min)
Reports
Motivation: “It is a beautifully fresh breath of pure cinema – a convincing and tightly-constructed movie quietly assesses the problems of modernity in a world where people are struggling to survive; an exploration of class struggle recalling classics like “Bicycle Thieves”. At its most essential, the film cries out with humanity, telling a universal story with dignity, tenderness and deep compassion. Poignant and heart-breaking, this is a wonderful gem of contemporary cinema.”
The jury (from left): Veronika Zakonjsek, Rita di Santo, Fayza Hindawy