The Ecumenical Jury awards its Prize to "Dead Man Walking" for its gripping portrayal of fear, prejudice, courage, faith and love. It pulls the audience to the searching questions of live and death. This cinematic achievement vividly dramatizes the dimensions of truth, redemption and solidarity.
46th International Film Festival Berlin
15.02.1996 to 26.02.1996
Berlin
Awards
Dead Man Walking - Sein letzter Gang
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1995
Sun Valley
Directed by:
1995
With considerable cinematic skill, the film explores in North West China the movement from violence to peace, from patriarchy to partnership. In search for a sense of meaning there is a clear understanding of the cost through blood, energy, love and time.
To Have (or Not)
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1995
In a clear film language the director opens up a realistic and well perceived portrait of young people. She explores, how the social situation influences the personal development and the relations and feelings between human beings.
Devils Don't Dream!
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1995
The Ecumenical Jury awards the film for its documentary investigatiion about the dream of a just society in Latin America, using the tragic example of this former president of Guatemala during the Cold War.
