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DOKUBOX
DokuBox Award Winners – DokuBaku 2025
Main Award: iMystic
Special Jury Mention
DokuBaku International Documentary Film Festival is proud to announce the winners of the DokuBox category for its 2025 edition. The DokuBox section amplifies resonant voices that explore the pulse of contemporary life, bringing forward stories that echo across communities, cultures, and generations. Through courageous narratives and authentic perspectives, these films reflect the world around us — its tensions, its beauty, and its evolving complexities.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners and celebrate their inspiring contributions to the art of documentary cinema. May their creative journeys continue to grow and touch audiences worldwide.
Main DokuBox Award - iMystic
Inferior Shadows | Ramin Khalighi | Iran | 1:25:20
Jury Statement:
Inferior Shadows by Ramin Khalighi is a remarkable reflection on the contradictions between individuals and the global world, portraying the human struggle for existence. The film keenly observes contemporary challenges facing documentary cinema and approaches them with depth and vision.
Special Jury Mention
Immigration to Nowhere | Nikolay Flotskiy | Norway | 0:23:25
Jury Statement:
The jury grants a Special Mention to this documentary for its simple yet powerful approach to visual storytelling. Its poetic style and carefully measured editing rhythm create an intimate space for the viewer to fully immerse in its emotional landscape. Through minimalism and precision, the director transforms ordinary moments into a quietly profound cinematic experience.
We sincerely thank the DokuBox Jury — Dinorath Ramírez González, Oktay Namazov, and Kamran Gasimov — for their dedication, thoughtful insights, and hard work.
