Yesterday saw the conclusion of the VII Film and Human Rights . After a few words of farewell to Antonio Abad, director of the Cultural Service of the IAC, the coordinator of the Exhibition, Luis Antonio Alarcon proceeded to disclose the terms granted by juries and the public. The Jury decided to grant NGOs appreciation to The Mediator: The kidnapping of Ajmal Naqshbandi "For the direct exposure of the facts and his claim in two directions." The Youth Jury said Ariana's eyes "For his commitment to poetic and human values \u200b\u200bas well as for his advocacy of memory and historical-cultural heritage." Finally, having made known what films were left in the third and second place, it was learned what the movie made the most impression to the public of the seven that made the Official Selection. Although the vote was three films highly valued and all passed with flying (see results below), the top seed was Confessions of an Economic Hit Man . To close the ceremony, the winner of the mention of age was again planned for attendees and recognition of the film.
public rating (out of a maximum of 5) 1 .- Confessions of an Economic Hit Man - 4'4 2 .- My Life Inside - 4'1 3 .- The strength - 4 4 .- Oblivion - 3.8 5 .- The Mediator: The kidnapping of Ajmal Naqshbandi - 3.8 6 .- Children Inkisi - 3.8 7 .- Ariana's eyes - 3'4
Closure: Screening of the film most voted by the public
this afternoon concluded the seventh edition of the Film and Human Rights . Eight days of intense and very hard at times, they have Seridó both reflect and give value for films that are beyond the commercial circuit. Just before putting the final touch, at 17:00 pm the CMU Pedro Cerbuna (C / Domingo Miral, s / n) may be the last screening of the Panorama section , which this year has been devoted to the topic of migration and exile. At 19:00 hours in CAI Hall (Paseo Independencia, 10) will be held on closing ceremony. At the same will be announced the various references provided by a youth jury of students, one formed by members of various NGOs and, finally, reveal what has been the favorite of viewers who voted in the different projections of the Official . The winning film will serve to dismiss the seventh Displays and recognition will be projected to the public. The entrance is free in both sessions.
Panorama: Migration and exile - On one wall to another, Berlin-Ceuta (D'un mur à l'autre: Berlin-Ceuta) Address: Patric Jean Production: Belgium / France, 2008 Duration: 90 min.
Del former Berlin Wall to the new fence in Ceuta on African soil, this road movie makes us go through Europe. Four borders at least, but a single theme: a mestizo society, multicultural, rich in its diversity despite its tradition of rejection. Chronicle uprooted meetings with some coming from Sardinia, Congo, Bolivia and Romania, many stories of courage and dignity, with a wild energy in your search.
-Visions du Réel. International Film Festival Nyon 2008: Award for Young Audiences. -International Documentary Award and Mediterranean Report 2008: Special Jury Prize.
Tonight, on the penultimate day of the Exhibition and as usual, we will have a special session by the premiere of a work of fiction related to human rights. With the traditional collaboration Zara Films, this pass will be in 35mm, in original version with subtitles and in a commercial theater. This is the French film Welcome , which has already garnered several awards. Directed by Philippe Lioret , we are told the story of a man who trains a young immigrant to cross by swimming the English Channel. A film full of humanity and emotions.
The premiere will be held at Cine Cervantes (C / Casa Jiménez, s / n), starting at 22:00 hours and free entrance until full capacity.
35mm Special Screening - Welcome Address: Philippe Lioret Production: France, 2009 Length: 110 min.
Iraqi Bilal is a 17 year old left his country shortly after his girlfriend moved to England. To view, Bilal traveled through Europe on an incredible journey. But on arrival in France his journey was abruptly interrupted by the North Sea, it is impossible to cross. In the midst of a frigid winter, the Channel, on which strikes a strong northwest wind, the only thing that prevents Mina Bilal to finally be together. In Calais, just 32 miles separating him from the British Isles. Without thinking twice, the young Iraqi is going to the public swimming pool to learn to swim. There she meets Simon, the swimming instructor, and tells her his plans. The two strike up a friendship and Simon teaches the front crawl secretly ...
-International Film Festival Berlin 2009: Label Europa Cinemas and the Ecumenical Jury Prize. -International Film Festival of Gijón 2009: Best Screenplay and Special Jury Prize for Young. -Heartland Film Festival Indianapolis 2009: Grand Prize for Dramatic Film. -International Film Festival Warsaw 2009: Audience Award. -LUX Cinema Prize of the European Parliament 2009. -Lumière Awards (France) 2010: Best Picture.
Yesterday saw the conclusion of the VII Film and Human Rights . After a few words of farewell to Antonio Abad, director of the Cultural Service of the IAC, the coordinator of the Exhibition, Luis Antonio Alarcon proceeded to disclose the terms granted by juries and the public. The Jury decided to grant NGOs appreciation to The Mediator: The kidnapping of Ajmal Naqshbandi "For the direct exposure of the facts and his claim in two directions." The Youth Jury said Ariana's eyes "For his commitment to poetic and human values \u200b\u200bas well as for his advocacy of memory and historical-cultural heritage." Finally, having made known what films were left in the third and second place, it was learned what the movie made the most impression to the public of the seven that made the Official Selection. Although the vote was three films highly valued and all passed with flying (see results below), the top seed was Confessions of an Economic Hit Man . To close the ceremony, the winner of the mention of age was again planned for attendees and recognition of the film. 
