The jury
Jason Gorber (Canada), Alexander Melyan (Armenia), Martin Oja (Estonia)
Awarded films
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Hercules Falling by
Christian Bonke
(Denmark, 2025, 104 min)
Motivation: “Not all the scars caused by conflict are visible, and as this tale admirably demonstrates, the wounds to one’s humanity often cut even deeper than those to one’s flesh.
We award this film for its documentary-like precision, its captivating and emotionally impactful storyline, its precise staging and assured direction of both professionals and non-actors alike, it’s astonishing that this powerful film is the work of a first-time feature director”.
