Closed With Lafran Film, Balinale 2024 Officially Announces 24 Award Winner Films

Binale 2024 Film Winner Cup (ist)

JAKARTA - On June 6, 2024, the Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) announced the winners of the 17th edition where the festival features 60 films representing 25 countries out of more than 600 registered titles. The 2024 Balinale also leaves one festival closing film titled World Premiere, Lafran, which was screened Friday, June 7 yesterday.

The jury announced the winners selected from 24 films in the competition on June 6, 2024:

Best Feature Documentary: No More History Without Us, Priscilla Regis Brasil (Brazil)

The jury said, "As media information is getting shorter, our memories are also attracted to something direct and new. History is often forgotten, while the impact is also ignored. This film is a bold, brilliant, and thorough endeavor in changing narratives by and for Amazon, which speak out on the southern earth,"

Best Short Documentary: Nusa Ina, Anne Jan Sijbrandij (Netherlands)

The jury said, "We are touched by this film and the fate of the displaced people who are told very well. That's why, why short documentaries are so important, they use films to preserve history and as a form of activity, which gives them lasting power,"

Best Short Narrative: The Masterpiece, Zelenx Lora (Spain)

The jury said, "The narrative of a strong film building the atmosphere and tensions subtlely reveal the dynamics of power and prejudice. The stories of immigrants whose dreams and hopes are indeed wanted by a wealthy family. This complexity is combined with solid appearance and direction,"

Best Feature Narrative: The Gospel of the Beast, Sheron Dayoc (Philippines)

The jury said, "This film is interesting because of its strong direction, good scenario, and impressive cinematography. The narration landscape, the protagonist grapples with a moral dilemma before finally choosing the right path, is very interesting and very strong in sound."

Special Jury Award: Dhvani- The Sound Around (Short Documentary - Anurag Dwivedi (India)

The jury said, "This film is interesting all the time. The story is conveyed well, the value of the production is of high quality, displays the beauty of India very well and very interesting."

Special Jury Award: Porcelain War (Feature Documentary) Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev (United States)

The jury said, Many films about war focus on the bad effects of war. This film is very unique and inspiring because it invites us to see Ukraine from the point of view of love. The love described is very deep, multi-dimensional, and sweet. Through art, storytelling and love, we see Ukraine through the life power of its people, we see peace as something worth fighting for."

Gary L Hayes Award for Emerging Indonesian Filmmaker: HUMA (Short Narrative) Kezia Alexandra (Indonesia)

The jury assessed that 'Kezia Alexandra's spirit of appreciation' was a young director and versatile artist, through her distinctive style and visionary story reshaping Indonesia's cinematic landscape.

Gary L Hayes Award for Emerging Indonesian Filmmaker, this special award was awarded in honor of Gary Hayes, a pioneer in the industry who provides many opportunities for Indonesian filmmakers. Balinale continues to recognize its passion for helping young creatives who aspire to explore and develop their potential.

Committee Choice: Feature Narrative Asog, Se Marijuana (Canada)

The Committee's decision assessed, "Through stories that are experts, audiences are invited to the world of character, feel their emotions in an intimate manner and undermine social boundaries. At the storyline, various agendas compete for attention, this film work is able to show achievements such as most organizational struggles, namely: providing understanding and acceptance."