Clinches

Igor Bezinović’s ‘Fiume o morte!’ Clinches Tiger Award at 2025 Rotterdam Film Festival

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Rotterdam, Netherlands — A standout documentary, “Fiume o morte!” by Igor Bezinović, clinched the prestigious Tiger Award at the 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). The film vividly reenacts the unusual post-World War I takeover of the city of Rijeka by Italian nationalist forces under the leadership of the multi-faceted Gabriele D’Annunzio. The festival, directed by Clare Stewart and curated by Vanja Kaludjercic, continued its tradition of recognizing cinematic talent across various categories. Jon Blåhed’s “Raptures” captured the essence of a 1930s apocalyptic cult in Sweden, earning the Big Screen Award. Notably, the film brought … Read more

Spotlight on Sundance: ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ Clinches Festival Favorite, Full List of Acclaimed Winners Unveiled

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Park City, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival, renowned for showcasing independent films, concluded its latest season with an impressive array of awarded films across various categories. Ryan White’s documentary, “Come See Me in the Good Light,” emerged as the Festival Favorite on the final day, encapsulating the film’s profound exploration of the lives and vulnerabilities of two poets. This year’s Sundance Film Festival stood out for its robust lineup and the global scope of its entries, with 94 feature films and episodic works along with 57 shorts being screened. These films were selected from … Read more

Igor Bezinović’s ‘Fiume O Morte!’ Clinches Prestigious Tiger Award at 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, Netherlands – “Fiume O Morte!” a compelling docu-drama by Croatian director Igor Bezinović, clinched the prestigious Tiger Award at the 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). This film stood out among a host of nominations to secure a €40,000 prize, establishing Bezinović as a leading voice in the contemporary cinema landscape. The festival celebrated emerging filmmakers, further emphasizing its commitment to innovative storytelling in film. The winning film, a production collaboration among Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia, delves into the complex history of Rijeka, formerly known as Fiume. Using a hybrid of documentary and dramatic … Read more

“The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing” Clinches Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2025 for Profound Colonial Reflection

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Park City, Utah – At the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, a poignant short film exploring the impact of colonialism through a unique lens claimed the grand jury prize. Titled “The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing,” the film is the work of Theo Panagopoulos, a filmmaker of Greek-Lebanese-Palestinian origin based in Scotland. Panagopoulos crafted this work using archival material that depicted Palestinian wildflowers, weaving a narrative that intertwines nature, history, and personal identity. Director Theo Panagopoulos, also a Ph.D. researcher, employed Scottish archival footages to offer a reflective look at the colonization effects in “The Flowers Stand … Read more