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GIVE PEACE A SCREEN - 2026
Third edition
NB The program may be subject to changes due to the precarious political situation in which some authors live and the severe limitations on Internet access present in many countries.
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Son
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
Centro Studi Sereno Regis
May 211 min read
2026 Selection - In Competition
Son
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
The Carpets Speak
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
Rochelle
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
Not Like Other Tree
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
Selezione 2026 - In concorso
Son
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
The Carpets Speak
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
Rochelle
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
Not Like Other Tree
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
Selezione 2026 - Fuori concorso
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