Awards

This deeply unsettling film exposes the evil mass murders which took place in Indonesia in 1965 and reveals the monstrosity of these crimes. It re-opens a deep wound with the conviction that it is worthwhile to unearth such atrocities.

"Powerful, captivating, terrifying...the film not only brings awareness to important subject matter, but Oppenheimer's distinct style and palpable, innovative storytelling allows us to look into the eyes of both the victims as well as the killers...two vivid perspectives that are all at once heartbreaking, chilling and unforgettable."

1st Runner-Up

3rd place.

For episode "The Look of Silence"

For episode "The Look of Silence"

An audacious and controversial exploration of a country's heart of darkness, this film's imaginative directing is anchored in an impassioned search for necessary catharsis.

"For the main award our debate was impassioned, clearly heated and even fiery. Our final decision was not unanimous, but perhaps that is fitting for a film that melds provocation with aesthetic brilliance. Set in a country where criminals and victims live today as neighbors, the film we elected follows the path of a stunningly brave man named Adi, who seeks to meet face to face with the men who murdered his brother. This film is an act of research, digging into recent but clouded history, a philosophical meditation on memory and crime. We honor this work of art that, above all else, manages to break the silence."

"The award goes to a film which breaks the barriers between documentary and fiction, by opening up space for a performance of history. Using the camera to confront memories, and inspire reconciliation, this film's look at the tragical past shapes a nation's view of the future."

From its mystical beginning, this film presented to us the celebratory narrative inside people's heads while they are committing unspeakable acts. Despite its uncomfortable length, it revealed a reality of genocide in which we are all complicit. The film leaves you asking more questions than it provides answers and is an important piece of cinema.

Tied with Woody Allen for Blue Jasmine (2013) in 10th place

2nd place.

2nd place.

5th place.