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Sehsüchte Festival Awards €36,000, Honors 'Night of Passage' as Best Film

The 54th edition of the student-led international film festival in Potsdam celebrated global narratives, including migration-themed and artistic achievements.

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Overview

  • Reza Rasouli’s 'Night of Passage' won Best Film for its portrayal of three friends navigating peril near the Austrian border.
  • The Mexican film 'Casa Chica' received an award for outstanding artistic achievement, focusing on family dynamics through the eyes of children.
  • A total of €36,000 in prizes were distributed across 12 categories during the awards ceremony on Saturday.
  • The festival, organized entirely by students of the Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, showcased emerging filmmakers from around the world.
  • This year’s event highlighted themes of migration, cross-cultural storytelling, and diverse global perspectives.