This film shows the hurt and scars on women of one of the most important war in human history. Ms. Piao Yongxin is the most tragic and sympathy-deserving figure in this film. In the effort to heal a deep-cut wound from war, Ms. Piao unveils her painful memory of tears and blood. The re-meeting of Ms. Piao and the horse-raiser after 60 years consummates the climax of the film.
影片证实并记录了日本侵略军的暴行,既是记忆的伤痕,更是伤痕的记忆。它告诉人们:历史不能忘记。
This film documents and provides evidences for the atrocity of Japanese army in WWII. It is not only scared scars from memory but also scared memory. It tells everyone that history cannot be forgotten.
2. 大会优秀中国制作影片
Chinese Producer Prize for Best Reportages
片名:郎金和她的姐妹们
Name of Entry: Lang Jin and her Sisters
影片原产国:中国
Country of Production: China
作者:王石林 Author: Wang Shilin
出品公司:四川电视台国际部
Company of Production: International Department of Sichuan TV
评审团评语/ Jury Comment:
In this unusual and refreshing example of pro-active, modern women, three sisters portray for us a functioning contemporary family from Tibet. As they are training to win a song contest we observe their efforts and search for excellence, but also witness how they deal with the setbacks life presents them with.
By awarding this film, the Jury intends to encourage young filmmakers to go and record the many, many compelling stories that China offering to them out there, and that are just waiting to witness for us today’s China in transition.
3. 大会优秀纪录片Special Prize for Most Innovative Approach
颁奖嘉宾: Annick Thebia-Melsan 安妮克 西比亚·梅尔珊
片名:生前身后 Name of Entry: Post Partum
影片原产国:加拿大 Country of Production: Canada
作者:玛丽乔斯·圣皮埃尔
Author: Marie-Josee Matthews
出品公司:MJSTP电影
Company of Production: MJSPT Films
评审团评语/ Jury Comment:
The jury has been especially touched by the innovative skills and achievement of this very short documentary. It took less than 10 minutes (8 minutes 15 seconds) to tell the story of the reconciliation between a rejected daughter and her forgiven mother. We want this film to be an encouragement to documentary filmmakers to try new approaches and to blur the line between documentary and drama.
Company of Production: Illil Independent Productions
评审团评语/ Jury Comment:
I have the pleasure to share with you the jury’s collective views about the relevance of this program to our theme: “Women Today”. It sets the tone and creates an opportunity for us to enter the hearts and souls of women in the worlds other lives and it is important to hear the voice of women’s voice. The documentary uses an innovative approach to a different subject. It is very persuasive and does not sly away from hard issues, foresters embracing differences and gives a platform for women to stand for who they are. It provokes thoughts re today’s women and the heads space in family life.
For fashioning a spellbinding tale of abandonment and rebirth, sewing together a tapestry of a personal present with a universal past, and for using sensitivity and restraint to provide an intimate portrait of the complicated relationships of mothers and daughters…the jury awards the prize for best direction to Lars Johnansson for The German Secret.