The jury
Sabrina Schwob (Switzerland), Nil Kural (Turkey), Jerry Chiemeke (UK)
Awarded films
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Saudades Eternas by
Emma Boccanfuso
(Switzerland, France, 2026, 94 mins.)
Reports
- Environmental Politics, Deluge And The Dimensions Of Resistance In Elisa Sepulveda Ruddoff’s “Above The Waterline” (Obras Muertas) by Jerry Chiemeke
- The Defiance Of Joy In Emma Boccanfuso’s “Saudades Eternas” by Sabrina Schwob
- Stepping Away or Being Stuck in Personal Perspectives? - Examining The International Feature Films At Visions du Réel 2026 by Nil Kural
MOTIVATION: We as the FIPRESCI jury were impressed by this film for finding hope in disadvantaged communities without turning a blind eye to institutionalised violence, and stating the political undertones. Also, the film portrays its larger-than-life main character and the community where she lives in a very intimate way by having its director become part of their lives, and reflecting this approach in the brilliant camera work done skillfully in restricted spaces. For these reasons, the FIPRESCI award goes to Saudades Eternas directed by Emma Boccanfuso.