Montenegrin film "Obraz", directed by Nikola Vukčević, won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the San Diego International Film Festival, where it also had its American premiere.
The film "Face" was screened in the main competition program of this prestigious festival, in a selection of 24 films from around the world. The audience, as the organizers stated, was deeply moved by the beauty and emotion of the film, which deals with themes of memory and identity.
"The winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature Film, Obraz, captivated viewers with its stunning beauty and deep emotionality. The audience strongly connected with its portrayal of memory and identity - a story that lingers long after the lights go out," said the festival organizers, thanking the audience for their support and votes.
The same selection also features numerous international titles, including "Rebuilding" Max Walker-Silverman (Sundance), "Hamnet" Oscars Chloe Zhao (Toronto), "After the Hunt" Luke Guadagnina sa Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri i Andrewom Garfieldom (Venice), and "Rental Family" directed by Hikari, to Brendan Fraserom (Toronto).
The San Diego International Film Festival, which is celebrating its 24th edition this year, is known for presenting independent films that raise questions about social issues, human rights and migration. As a representative of the film crew, a Montenegrin actress temporarily working in the US participated in the conversation with the audience, Gordana Pajovic.
The main producer of the film, Milorad Radenović, emphasized that this award confirms the artistic value and international interest in the film:
"We believe that Obraz represents a strong contribution to cinematography that explores human identity and moral values. Participation in this festival is an extraordinary opportunity for international affirmation of the film and bringing the audience closer to a story that deals with Balkan historical experiences, but also universal themes," said Radenović.
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