... "Bist" ("Twenty").
After three hours of deliberation we decided to award our Ecumenical Prize to the Iranian film Bist.
This film depicts the humanity of life within a small restaurant expected to close in less than three weeks. The owner slowly changes from a man emotionally detached from people to one who slowly reaches out to offer a helping hand to those in need.
A satisfying choice.
I will have more extensive commentary on the festival in a few days...
- jury members with Bist director Abdolreza Kahani
- with Bist director Abdolreza Kahani
