Awards for 2000
Grand Coral - First Prize
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Documentary
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Animation
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Grand Coral - Second Prize
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Documentary
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Animation
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Grand Coral - Third Prize
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Documentary
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Animation
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Coral
Best Film Poster
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Best Work of a Non-Latin American Director on a Latin America Subject
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Best Work of a Non-Latin American Director on a Latin America Subject - Documentary
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Best Short Film
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Best Experimental Work
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Best First Work
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Special Jury Prize
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Special Mention
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Best Actress
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Best Short Film
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Documentary
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Best Unpublished Screenplay
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Best Cinematography
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Best Art Direction
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FIPRESCI Prize
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Such Is Life: Arturo Ripstein,
Arcelia Ramírez
For the director's recreation of the classical Greek tragedy Medea in a perfectly detailed ontemporary Mexican setting. For the masterful reinvention of the Mexican melodrama, as well as the ancient Greek chorus - in the forms of a mariachi band on television and the intentionally intrusive presence of the director himself. For the film's impressive balance of tragedy and very black comedy. For its fluid execution, originally in DV, of this completely organic enterprise and for the sensational lead performance by actress Arcelia Ramirez.
Cuban Press Association Award
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Glauber Rocha Award
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Glauber Rocha Award - Special Mention
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Award of the Havana University
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UPEC Cultural Circle Award
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Martin Luther King Memorial Center Award
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Memoria Documentary Award
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Imagen Comunitaria Award
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"Revolución y Cultura" Magazine Award
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