Best Film
Oslo, August 31 by Joachim Trier
In this film we get to know the man who had all the possibilities in the world, but failed to do anything with it. It is an uncomfortably honest character, who has set his mind on opening up to himself and the world around him. Breathtaking cinematography, clever dialogue with an underlying tone of humour and truthful acting makes this a perfect portrait of the director’s generation.
Best Actress
Yohanna Idha in Certain People
For a touching and compelling portrayal of a rampant and somewhat naive woman who, during the course of one night, becomes the target of mockery by a party of hipsters with unfulfilled ambitions and broken dreams. This actress manages to deliver even the most awkward banalities with a perfect balance between sincerity and comical timing, never letting her character become a victim.
Best Actor
Sergei Borisov in Twilight Portrait
We would like to honour a man who through his performance manages to visualize the darkest rooms of his society. Supported by a fantastic director he lifts the realistic acting to a new dimension.
Best First Feature
Tyrannosaur by Paddy Considine
The fantastic acting performances in this film bring us into a raw, painful reality where rage meets vulnerability. Only in each other’s company can they try to find calm and reconciliation. The director demonstrates mature and skilful storytelling which makes us want to see more from him.
Best Screenplay
Where Do We Go Now?
In an unsentimental way, this film is able to engage us in the fate of these characters and the consequences of living with differences. The story makes us laugh, cry and in a humorous way ask ourselves: ”Would war exist if women ruled the world?”
Best Cinematography
Jakob Ihre for Oslo, August 31
From the first frame to the last, the imagery captures the agony of both the protagonist and his surroundings with a remarkable presence. The camera abandonds simple tricks in favour of intimacy and atmosphere, with a cinematography that is distinct and sensitive at the same time.
Best Music Award
Khaled Mouzannar for Where Do We Go Now?
Like the film itself the strength of the score lies in its ability to combine entertainment with content, accessibility with questioning, and drama with musical.
Best Short Film
Beast by Attila Till
With an exquisite use of wide shots, this film takes us to an environment of modern-day slavery seldom exposed in fiction. It's a brutal portrayal of a patriarch falling a part, and leaves the audience with the lingering question: who is the beast - the slave or his master?
Telia Film Award
Silver Tongues by Simon Arthur
For an elusive and deeply troubling study of the human mind – and, arguably, our need to defy the pettiness of daily life. Echoing some of the darker, early work from icons such as Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock and Claude Chabrol, Silver Tongues raises a series of non-trivial questions in the borderline between game theory and behavioural sciences.
Fipresci – The International Film Critics Prize for Best Film
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by Tomas Alfredson
The director is highly proving his great talent in making a political thriller which richness is fulfilled by the excellent cast and the visual perfection.
1km film scholarship
Gustav Danielsson for Tvillingen
For a scripted and visually unique universe that combines surrealism, philosophy, technical brilliance and warmth with odd and lovable characters. Despite the obvious correlation with his artistic upbringing, the director shows a clear, strong and original artistic world on the highest international level.
1km film honorable mention
Peter Grönlund for Gläntan
Nerve, darkness, pathos and cinematic energy. It was a long time since we experienced an equal hunger and will to fight for the stories of the weak and the social outcasts. The honorary mention in 1 km film 2011 goes to Peter Grönlund.
Stockholm Film Fund
Lisa Aschan for Förvaret
A bold and original vision for a mindbending and stunningly current film that begs to be made now, now, now!
L'Oréal Paris Rising Star
Malin Buska
A young person's life choices are revealed with impressive precision. Aperson with what seems like a hard outer shell, but an inner frailty,transformed before our eyes into someone who assumes a brave responsibilityfor her future life. Balanced on a knife-edge, this is beautifully andsensitively played by Malin Buska in Happy End.
Silver Audience Award
50/50 by Jonathan Levine
Jameson iFestival
Little Theatres: Homage To The Mineral Of Cabbage by Stephanie Dudley
