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2006 WinnersThe 42nd Chicago International Film Festival is proud to announce the award winning films from this year's competition.
INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION
The Gold Hugo – Best Film is awarded to:
Fireworks Wednesday (Iran), a totally achieved film which tells us a tale about the complexity of human relations. The creative energy of the director, Asghar Farhadi, sweeps us into the heart of paradoxical humanity.
The Silver Hugo – Special Jury Prize is awarded to:
Days of Glory (France/Algeria), directed by Rachid Bouchareb is a classic war film with an original vision embracing the issues of racism and colonialism in human terms. A great movie with memorable music and an outstanding cast.
The Silver Hugo – is awarded to:
Taxidermia (Hungary), György Pálfi’s mise-en-scene turns a brilliant command of technique to the expression of a highly original vision.
Silver Hugo Award – Best Acting Ensemble is awarded to:
Darya Moroz, Victoria Isakova and Anna Ukolova for their portrayals of Moscow prostitutes in the Russian film The Spot.
Silver Hugo Award – Best Actor is awarded to:
Jürgen Vogel for his portrayal of a recently released convicted rapist trying to lead a normal life in The Free Will.
Plaques:
Aviva My Love (Israel), for its fine screenplay illuminating the struggle the irony and the richness of a creative woman’s life, written and directed by Shemi Zarhin.
Time (South Korea), an original view of image and identity executed with humor and style, directed by Kim Ki-duk.
Requiem (Germany), a sober and intelligent treatment of the delicate subject of exorcism, directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
The Main Jury included: Betsy Blair (US), John Russell Taylor (UK), Xavier Koller (Switzerland), Marina Stavenhagen (Mexico), Jean-Jaques Varret (France) and Reiner Veit (Germany).
NEW DIRECTORS COMPETITION
The Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique (FIPRESCI) Award recognizes first and second-time filmmakers whose works are part of the New Directors competition.
For 2006 the FIPRESCI Prize is awarded to Day Night, Day Night (US), directed by Julia Loktev.
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
The Gold Hugo for Best Short Film is awarded to:
Forgetting Betty (US), directed by James Anderson and Robert Postrozny
The Silver Hugo for Best Narrative Short Film is awarded to:
Slavek the Shit (Iceland), directed by Grímur Hákonarson.
The Gold Plaque for Best Narrative Short Film is awarded to:
Women Workers Leaving the Factory (Chile) directed by José Luis Torres Leiva. .
The Certificat of Merit for Best Narrative Short Film is awarded to:
Sweetie (Scotland), directed by Becky Brazil and Wasted (Hong Kong), directed by Hui Hok Man.
The Gold Plaque for Animated Short Film is awarded to:
Film Noir (UK), directed by Osbert Parker.
The Silver Plaque for Student Animated Short Film is awarded to:
Cranium Theatre (US), directed by Jason Sandri.
DOCUFEST COMPETITION
The Gold Hugo for Best Documentary is awarded to:
Iraq in Fragments (US/Iraq), directed by James Longley.
The Silver Hugo is awarded to:
Exile Family Movie (Austria/Iran), directed by Arash.
The Special Jury Prize (Silver Plaque) is awarded to:
The Trials of Darryl Hunt (US), directed by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg; and Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (US), directed by Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck.
The Documentary Jury members are Joe Berlinger, Filmmaker; Cynthia Close, President of Documentary Educational Resources and Heidi Ewing, Filmmaker.
CHICAGO AWARD
As part of the Chicago International Film Festival’s special section focusing on local filmmakers, the Chicago Award is presented to a Chicago or Illinois artist for the best feature film, short film, or documentary. The Chicago Award applauds and celebrates the tireless efforts of regional talents who are devotees to the art of cinema and for their contributions to the medium.
This year’s Chicago Award goes to Street Thief (US), directed by Malik Bader.
TERRA NOVA SILVER IMAGES AWARD
The Terra Nova Silver Images Award is a special $1,250 cash prize given to a filmmaker who has made a project that portrays realistic and multi-dimensional images about older adulthood.
This year’s winner is Suzanne, directed by Viviane Candas.
SPECIAL TRIBUTES
Liza Minnelliwas presented with a Career Achievement Award for her life-long screen and stage work as actor, singer and dancer.
Darren Aronofsky was given the Emerging Visionary Award.
Actress/writer Ruby Dee was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 10th Anniversary Black Perspectives Tribute.
Andre Benjamin a.k.a. Andre 3000 was given the Emerging Artist Award.
A special Award was given to Betsy Blair, long time actress and activist in honor of her body of work, distinguished career in the entertainment industry and uncompromising beliefs in the face of great obstacles.
Director Stephen Frears was presented with the Career Achievement Award before the Chicago premiere of his latest film The Queen.
The Career Achievement in Animation Award was presented to Yoshiyuku Tomino for his groundbreaking work in Anime.
Dustin Hoffman was presented with the Career Achievement Award preceding the Chicago premiere of Stranger Than Fiction.
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Vitus (Switzerland)
The Queen (UK)
Days of Glory (France/Algeria)
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