Award for BEST SCREENPLAY SON by Zhanna Bekmambetova, Russia/Kazakhstan, 21 min. – In competition, regional premiere In a small house on the edge of the steppe, a child confined to a wheelchair struggles even to pick up a spoonful of porridge. His father, on the brink of despair, finds a glimmer of hope, however, when one day the TV broadcasts the landing of a new robot on Mars. A tender and powerful story, dedicated to all parents who never stop fighting for their children

Award for BEST DIRECTING THE CARPETS SPEAK by Daria Razumnikova, Artur Sokolov, Russia, 20’ – In competition, national premiere Eighty years after the deportation of the Ingush people to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Tanzila Dzaurova is attempting to revive the ancient art of felt carpet-making, traditionally passed down from mother to daughter. The film explores the resilience of women, the power of cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving traditions and identities l

Armonia Mentis Award by Tom Furniss, New Zealand, 21' – In Competition Mark, a cocky 17-year-old, signs up for a local demolition derby with a car named Rochelle—the same one his best friend used to take his own life. To do so, he seeks the help of a mechanic named Jazz, the sister of his late best friend. #StoriesThatUnite #StoriesForPeace #ReflectionAndDialogue Tom Furniss, an award-winning screenwriter and director from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa, created Taskmaster Austral

Special Mention, Preventive Peace Award by Lindi Dedek, Germany, 15 min. – In competition, national premiere In the hands of Makonde artists, rare ebony comes to life. Between spiritual tradition and Christian influence, between museum and tourist souvenir, this documentary explores the boundaries of African art and its double standards. Makonde art is more than an object: it is a story, a culture, a soul waiting to be discovered. #ArtDocumentary #ArtForPeace #ArtForChange #P

Adonella Marena Award by Michele Vicenti, Italy, 2025, 20 min. - In competition, regional premiere In the arid landscape of the Alta Murgia, Raffaele—a farmer and guardian of the land—faces recurring wildfires that threaten the fields and biodiversity. His daily role as a sentinel reveals the fragility of a land undergoing desertification and the impact of the climate crisis on the lives of those who live there. #ClimateChange #Desertification #EnvironmentalCrisis Michele Vic

Pace Preventiva Award by Gabriele Gravagna, Italy, 2023, 15' – In competition Three Nigerian girls were killed in Palermo in 2011. The public will say they were just “prostitutes,” but the woman who tells us this story, looking us straight in the eye, reminds us that Loveth, Favour, and Bose were human beings. Osas Egbon is the president of the first Italian association against the exploitation of prostitution, made up entirely of Nigerian women who were former victims of tra

gli occhiali di Gandhi Award by Amir Zargara, Iran, 2025, 25' – In Competition, Regional Premiere The story follows Arash, a dedicated professional wrestler who strives to win gold medals for his country, but who ends up caught up in the turmoil of political instability and social unrest. He is faced with a choice: stand up to tyranny or pursue his personal ambitions. The film is inspired by the life of Navid Afkari, an Iranian wrestler who was executed under controversial ci