Sanna Lenken’s Swedish drama wins best film in the Berlin Film Festival’s Generation Kplus section.
My Skinny Sister (Min lilla syster), from Swedish first-time feature director Sanna Lenken, has been named best film in the Berlin Film Festival’s Generation Kplus section.
The Sweden-German co-production centres on Stella, a girl entering adolescence who discovers her big sister and role model is hiding an eating disorder.
Awarding the Crystal Bear, the jury said: “The film’s unique perspective, stunning performances and challenging theme really touched our hearts.”
A special mention was given to Rainbow (Dhanak), an Indian film from director Nagesh Kukunoor.
“This year, we chose a colorful, touching and humorous film,” said a jury statement. “The story and the performances of the young protagonists impressed us deeply.”
In a reversal, the Generation Kplus international jury gave My Skinny Sister a special mention and its Grand Prize - worth €7,500 - to Rainbow.
Other awards included:
Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film
Hadiatt Abi (Gift of My Father)
by Salam Salman, Iraq-UK-Neth-US
Special Mention
Short Film: The Tie
y An Vrombaut, Belgium 2014
Special Prize of the Generation Kplus International Jury for the best short film (€ 2,500)
Giovanni en het waterballet (Giovanni and the Water Ballet)
by Astrid Bussink, Netherlands 2014
Special Mention: Agnes
by Anja Lind, Sweden 2014
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