𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: “The jury awards a Special Mention to 𝘎𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴 for its moving portrayal of unexpected connection in the face of prejudice and violence. With sensitivity and heart, this film addresses a socially urgent subject in a way that left an impression on us for its humanity and emotional force.”

𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: “The jury found the films in competition diverse and strong. It was not easy to decide on a winner, as all the films deserve recognition for their storytelling, execution, and bravery. But there was one film that touched our hearts in a powerful way.
While many films master craft and form, few are able to carry such depth of emotion as 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. A tender and formally daring meditation on memory and loss, the film transforms a deeply personal story into something universal. That is what cinema is all about.”

𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Chosen collectively directly by the festival audience across the twelve participating countries, the award celebrates a film that resonated deeply on an emotional level. 𝘜𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 stood out for its sensitivity, its atmosphere, and its ability to leave a lasting impression beyond the screen.