Awards

For the director of the film with high artistic value.

"'Silent Flood' directs its gaze toward what remains beyond the battlefield, discovering there the profound movement of history. With a rare faith in the power of observation, the film crafts a cinematic language that is at once poetic, political, and deeply human. In the shadow of war, it offers an artistic stance that views compassion, attentiveness, and contemplation as acts of resistance."

3rd place

Due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the films of the festival's national competition were shown to the audience and jury as part of a special guest program during the Warsaw International Film Festival in Poland.

Jury: For it's bold, unique depiction of a ruthless internal struggle.

Jury: For it's bold physicality this film's cinematography impressed us with its subtly organic yet stylized imagery.

For to the most promising filmmaker, who has a unique and distinctive voice.

For promoting the intangible heritage and the cultural realities of Romanian village life, and for the vigor of artistic and documentary expression.

Finalist of audience voting: 4th place

For an unproduced script "Shkilna liniyka".

From jury member Olha Masalitina; for an unproduced script "Shkilna liniyka".

Ukraine/France/Poland/Chile/Luxembourg/Germany.

For searches, experimentation and innovation in depicting Ukrainian traditions via art of filmmaking.