40th Zlín Film Festival

In 2000, the festival celebrated its 40th anniversary. On this occasion the traditional competition for children up to 12 years was extended to a second competition section for teenagers from 13 years onwards.

For the first time an ecumenical jury awarded prizes in Zlín. They choose as winner the Iranian entry "Charkh" (The Cart) which also won the "Golden Slipper" for the best film for children. The "Golden Slipper" for the best film for youth was awarded to "Rodens" by Sebastian Cordero from Ecuador. The Ecumenical Jury in addition awarded a Commendation to  "To kanarini podilato" (The Canary Yellow Bicycle) by Dimitris Stavrakas.