With a total of 65,000 spectators and visitors in all its actions and events -physical and online screenings, masterclasses, open discussions, exhibitions, immersive screenings and parties among others- the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, held from 6 to 16 March, called it a wrap.
The International Competition awards
The International Competition Golden Alexander, accompanied by a 12,000-euro cash prize, was bestowed to the documentary:
Coexistence, My Ass!, by Amber Fares
The International Competition Silver Alexander, accompanied by a 5,000-euro cash prize, was bestowed to the documentary:
Free Leonard Peltier, by Jesse Short Bull and David France
The Newcomers Competition awards
The Newcomers Competition Golden Alexander “Dimitri Eipides” was bestowed to the documentary:
How to Build a Library, by by Maia Lekow & Christopher King
The Newcomers Competition Silver Alexander was bestowed to the documentary:
They Talk about Worship Here, by Byron Kritzas
>>Film Forward Competition awards
The >>Film Forward Golden Alexander, accompanied by a 6,000-euro award, was bestowed to the documentary:
Endless Cookie, by Seth Scriver & Peter Scriver
The >>Film Forward Competition Silver Alexander was bestowed to the documentary:
Meanwhile, by Catherine Gund
The International Competition jury:
The Newcomers Competition jury:
The >>Film Forward Competition jury:
