Awards

"Misako, a young woman who provides audio-description, renders films more accessible for blind ... More

"Misako, a young woman who provides audio-description, renders films more accessible for blind people. It is through poetry that this masterpiece allows us to pay more attention, to watch and listen to the world around us. The film allows for new conversations and inspires a broadening of the mind to understand others better. Hikari explores the responsibility, resilience, hope, and the possibility, even for those in the dark, to see the light."

Jury statement: "The film uses patience, tolerance and attention to detail in the poetic story of ... More

Jury statement: "The film uses patience, tolerance and attention to detail in the poetic story of an elderly Japanese woman looking to give and receive love and mercy in her last days. A little-big film, full of compassion and love for its characters."

For the intensity and originality of its personal and universal approach towards the conflict ... More

For the intensity and originality of its personal and universal approach towards the conflict between tradition and modernity.

For its vivid depiction of the symbolic relationship between humanity and nature, as well as for ... More

For its vivid depiction of the symbolic relationship between humanity and nature, as well as for its heartrending examination of loss, guilt, sorrow and ultimately, catharsis.

The jury decided to award the Special Prize to Tarachime, which depicts with surprising violence ... More

The jury decided to award the Special Prize to Tarachime, which depicts with surprising violence and tenderness the eternal flow of life.