49th Göteborg Film Festival

Sweden, January 23 - February 1 2026

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The jury

Jenni Zylka (Germany), Janet Baris (Turkey), Jean-Max Méjean (France)

Awarded films

Motivation: At a health summer camp, 15-year-old Lea develops feelings for an adult coach, blurring the line between infatuation and exploitation. This empathetic debut feature tells a touching story of female body politics, friendship, and abuse. The jury was particularly impressed by the lead actress’s performance and the authenticity of the narrative.”