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The award winners of the RIFF - International Film Festival in Reykjav\u00edk - were announced today, at a ceremony in H\u00e1sk\u00f3lb\u00ed\u00f3 at 17 today, October 7. The final film of the festival is Greyin \/ Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos, which won the Golden Lion in Venice and was shown to a full audience. The festival ends for the twentieth time another agony<\/p>\n
Book Exchange (Late Summer Night in Reykjav\u00edk) by Berg \u00c1rnason and Sorgarstig by \u00deorleif Gauk Dav\u00ed\u00f0sson, H\u00f6r\u00f0 Frey Brynjarsson and Stroud Rohde Pearce and won the award for the best Icelandic short films this year.<\/p>\n
The Golden Puffin, RIFF's main prize, went to the film Baan\n from Portugal by Leonor Teles who attended today's ceremony. The film is about the characters L and K. The film mixes both time, space and emotions that collapse when Lisbon mixes with Bangkok in a special narrative. In the Vitrunum category, 8 films by directors who are making their first or second film competed. Baan had its world premiere in Locarno this summer. RIFF is the second festival in the world showing this film<\/p>\n
Then the film Orlando, My Political Biography from France by Paul B. Breciado received an award in A Different Tomorrow category, where films dealing with pressing current issues are shown. The film Orlando My Politcal Biography had its world premiere at the Berlinale festival this winter and won, among other things, the Encounters and Teddy awards.<\/p>\n
And the best short films will be shown at 1:15 p.m<\/span><\/p>\n There has been a record attendance at RIFF this year, and the families are extremely grateful to the audience, filmmakers and partners for their support.<\/span><\/p>\n The results of the festival were as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jury:<\/b><\/p>\n Svand\u00eds Dora Einarsdottir<\/b><\/p>\n Actress<\/span><\/p>\n Nanna Krist\u00edn Magnusdottir<\/b><\/p>\n Director, screenwriter, actress and producer.<\/span><\/p>\n Andrean Sigurgeirsson<\/b><\/p>\n Dancer, choreographer and actor.<\/span><\/p>\n The winner of the Talent Lab workshop and the holder of the Golden Egg is: This is Ours by Simon London<\/b> <\/span>This is Ours by Simon London<\/b><\/p>\n Jury verdict:<\/b><\/p>\n In the beginning, the story pulls us into a reality that seems very distant from our own. But as the story unfolds, it seems to move closer and closer to us, and in the end it raises a number of social questions that we deal with today. The story raises questions about structure and free will, human behavior and reasoning, compassion and violence, obedience and rebellion, the need to fit into society and the desire to be unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The film was professional and excellent in every way. It was obvious that every detail was thought of and that the filmmaker has developed a unique style that was consistent throughout the film. The direction, the acting, the story progression, the cinematography and the music were excellent in every way and it all came together to form a strong whole that is a work of art that asks us the question: \"What is our value\"?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n We are excited to watch this talented filmmaker grow and see what gems from him await us in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Congratulations on a great job.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Una Lorenzen<\/b><\/p>\n Director and artist, known for his short film Chasing Birds.<\/span><\/p>\n Jason Gorber<\/b><\/p>\n Film journalist and critic.<\/span><\/p>\n Kristin Omarsdottir<\/b><\/p>\n Writer and poet.<\/span><\/p>\n The winning film in the international short film category is: BEEN THERE by Corina Schwingruber<\/b><\/p>\n Jury verdict:<\/b><\/p>\n For an engaging and entertaining sight to behold. Pictures provides a sweet but profound reminder that sometimes it's best to put down the phone and really see the world and all its wonders. Therefore, the International Short Film Jury at RIFF 2023 awards the prize to Corina Schwingruber Ili\u0107 and her film BEEN THERE.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n R\u00daV and Trickshot will award the best Icelandic short film at RIFF 2023. R\u00daV will buy the short film for screening and Trickshot will give the winner ISK 300,000. gift card.<\/span><\/p>\n Marek Hovorka<\/b><\/p>\n Founder and director of Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n Tatiana Hallgrimsdottir<\/b><\/p>\n Director of Culture at The Reykjavik Edition.<\/span><\/p>\n Bui Dam<\/b><\/p>\n Director, actor and musician.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Icelandic short film:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Book Exchange (Late Summer in Reykjav\u00edk) by Bergur \u00c1rnason<\/p>\n Jury Prize<\/b><\/p>\n Stages of Grief by Thorleif Gaukur Dav\u00ed\u00f0sson, <\/span>Hord Freyr Brynjarsson, Stroud Rohde Pearce<\/span>, received a special jury award.<\/span><\/p>\n Special recognition (Icelandic short films):<\/b><\/p>\n Allt um kring by Birna Schram<\/span><\/p>\n N\u00e1tt\u00farub\u00f6nd by Sven Peetoom, Gr\u00edma Irmud\u00f3ttir, Jonathan Damborg<\/span><\/p>\n Jury verdict:<\/b><\/p>\n It is the director's job to create space. A space where a screenwriter can weave captivating stories and actors can breathe life into characters. Where a cinematographer can display everyone's unique vision and where lighting people can manipulate light and shadow. Also, a set designer has the task of creating detailed worlds and where an editor can shape the narrative with rhythm and precision. The composer has the task of weaving music to all of this.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n As the director allows this space to expand, so does the film, ultimately inviting the audience to participate.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n As human beings, we are mostly put together from an empty bed, and that is what the film shares with us. It provides a space for emotions, reflection and memories that reach the audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The films sharing the award for best Icelandic short film do all of this. The best film tells a subtle but captivating story about the relationships between people and books, while the one that won the Special Jury Prize describes an abstract journey where we express desires through music.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The best Icelandic short film is therefore B\u00f3kaskipti, but the jury's award goes to a point of Stages<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Best Icelandic student short film - winner:<\/b><\/p>\n Make a Wish, Ben\u00f3n\u00fd! by Katla S\u00f3lnes<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n JURY<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n Alessandro Raja<\/b><\/p>\n Sarajevo Film Festival Program Director and co-founder of Festival Scope.<\/span><\/p>\n Christian Young<\/b><\/p>\n Director of the film section of the Cannes Film Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdottir<\/b><\/p>\n Documentary filmmaker<\/span><\/p>\n The prize goes to: Orlando, My Political Biography from France<\/b><\/p>\n Jury verdict:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The film we have decided to award is really entertaining despite the fact that it deals with difficult subjects. The film breaks down barriers and is really brave but at the same time original in its execution. The film is a very beautiful combination of fictional reality and documentary.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Prize category: Visions - The Golden Puffin<\/b><\/p>\n Fabien Lemercier<\/b><\/p>\n Cineuropa reporter.<\/span><\/p>\n Susana Santos Rodrigues<\/b><\/p>\n Director of the IndieLisboa Film Festival in Portugal.<\/span><\/p>\n Isold Uggadottir<\/b><\/p>\n Film director and screenwriter.<\/span><\/p>\n Winner: Baan by Leonor Teles from Portugal<\/b><\/p>\n Special mention: Family Time by Tia Kouvo from Finland<\/b><\/p>\n Special recognition \u2013 Family time e. Tia Kouvo<\/b><\/p>\n A masterfully made first film that delves into the heart of a Finnish family celebrating Christmas. A film that treads the border between extreme realism and humor. Therefore, special recognition goes to Family Time by Tia Kouvo<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Golden Puffin \u2013 BAAN e. Leonor Teles<\/b><\/p>\n We were obsessed with this charming first film, a love story that spans time and space, set in both Lisbon and Bangkok. The film mixes contemporary feminist existential questions with a timeless nostalgic aesthetic. 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Award category: A DIFFERENT TOMORROW<\/b><\/h5>\n