The jury
Salome Kikaleishvili (Georgia), Josef Nagel (Germany), Joanna Orzechowska-Bonis (France)
Awarded films
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Toll by
Carolina Markowicz
(Brazil, Portugal, 2023, 101 min)
Reports
Jury Statement: “A film that explores the struggles of a single mother in São Paulos suburbs, tackling themes of motherhood, family relations, sexual identity, and acceptance of differences. With an amazing balance of black humor and heartfelt drama, it sheds light on the challenges of understanding others’ life choices while celebrating individuality and everyday resilience.”