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DOKUBOX
Best International Debut Documentary
iHuman Award — Special Mention
THE KARTLI KINGDOM
Tamar Kalandadze, Julien Pebrel | France, Georgia
The film deeply impressed us with the delicacy and sensitivity with which the filmmakers approach such a painful and complex story. We were moved by the quiet, intimate way in which the characters, their memories, their sense of home, and their everyday lives are revealed, without ever imposing an interpretation on the viewer. The Kartli Kingdom is therefore being awarded for its exceptional cinematic language, emotional depth, and rare ability to tell a deeply personal story with such humanity, restraint, and respect.
iHuman Award — Special Mention
GRANDMA
Muhammed Aliyev | Azerbaijan
Through intimate recollections of his late grandmother, Muhammed Aliyev explores grief, love, and the enduring bonds that transcend death. A deeply personal reflection on memory and the difficulty of saying goodbye, the film reminds us how those we lose continue to live within us.
iHuman Award — Special Mention
SHADOWLESS WORLD
Afag Mammadova, Jamila Hashimova | Azerbaijan
Poetic exploration of Turkic miniature painting, revealing a unique vision of reality in which spiritual meaning transcends physical form. Through the perspectives of artists and scholars, the film reflects on art as a bridge between cultural heritage and a deeper understanding of existence.
EYEMystic Award
ELECTING MS SANTA
Raisa Razmerita | Romania
For its deeply honest and powerful portrait of a woman, whose personal struggle gradually becomes an act of resistance. For the director’s remarkable patience and precise, unforced observation, allowing a complex and deeply human story to unfold without clichés, easy answers, or imposed judgments.
