Awards

"The Silver Hugo goes to THE TALE OF SILYAN, directed by Tamara Kotevska. We were impressed by its exploration of a fragile eco-system through the story of a farmer who rescues and bonds with an injured white stork. The film's seamless structure weaves together elements of folklore, intimate observation and environmental urgency. Kotevska approaches the subject with great sensitivity, crafting a dreamlike yet grounded work that speaks to the political relevance of capitalism's impact on the pastoral way of life. Immersive and profoundly empathetic, THE TALE OF SILYAN is a cinematic and poetic reflection on the interdependence between humans and nature."

-Fifth Place

Directing.

2nd place

"The Jury decided unanimously to award a film which depicts a community living on the margins of society. Thanks to staggering narrative and cinematography, the film goes far beyond being a social document and becomes a fascinating portrait of an extraordinary woman. The Jury was moved by the intimate meditation on the fragility of human existence in its profound connection to Nature."

Tied with Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts for For Sama (2019) in second place.

Macedonia