9th Beyond Borders International Documentary Film Festival, Kastellorizo

Greece, August 25 - September 1 2024

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The jury

Marina Kostova (North Macedonia), Peter Kremski (Germany), Georgios Papadimitriou (Greece)

Awarded films

Bangarang by Giulio Mastromauro
(Italy, 2023, 75 min)

Reports

The World Will Vanish in Laughter by Marina Kostova
Tales of Grief, Loss and Memory by Georgios Papadimitriou

The awarded film was recognized for creating an exceptional visual essay on innocence and carefree moments amidst an unfolding ecological disaster, hidden from common view. The jury praised its masterful depiction of a decaying urban landscape and the sense of a harsh fairy tale featuring the “lost children” of Taranto, free from simplistic judgments or unnecessary explanations.

The award includes a €1,000 prize, sponsored by ERT, for the best film chosen by the International Federation of Film Critics.