KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the winners of the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, as well as other prizes.
The Eurimages Co-production Development Award, with a 20,000 Euros ($22,800) cash prize, went to “Selamlik” (Sweden, Denmark), directed by Jerry Carlsson, written by Khaled Alesmael and produced by Frida Mårtensson.
After years of separation, Furat, a Syrian writer exiled in Sweden, travels to Córdoba to reunite with Pierre, the love of his life, whom he left behind when fleeing the war in Syria. Furat hopes to revive the love they once shared. But Pierre arrives guarded, carrying a secret that will change everything.
The jury said, “It’s a story that resonates strongly in today’s geopolitical context, with, unfortunately, too many displaced individuals.”
An additional 20,000 Euros cash prize went to “Reminiscence” (Ukraine), directed and written by Anastasia Tykha, and produced by Darya Bassel.
