The jury
Marina Kostova (North Macedonia), Aspasia Likourgioty (Greece), Dieter Wieczorek (France),
Awarded films
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Free Leonard Peltier by
David France,
Jesse Short Bull,
(USA, 2025, 120 min) -
Sculpted Souls by
Stavros Psillakis,
(Greece, 2025, 89 min)
Reports
FIPRESCI prize in the International Competition:
Free Leonard Peltier by Jesse Short Bull and David France (USA)
Motivation:”For highlighting the imperative of sustained resistance against a judicial system that is not only unjust but also corrupt, particularly in its neglect of marginalized lives and minority communities”.
FIPRESCI prize for a Greek film:
Sculpted Souls by Stavros Psillakis
Motivation: “For its powerful portrayal of restoring dignity, respect, and understanding to those who are abandoned, stigmatized, and isolated, thereby reaffirming humanity and fostering a profound appreciation for the complexities of life”.