DocsBarcelona Winners 2024

At least some of them, films I have seen:

Docs Award for the Best Film in the Docs&Pearls Official Selection: Laura Plancarte: Mexican Dream. The jury motivation goes like this: “For emerging as a generous and vibrant film, courageously delving into the complexities of its nuanced character and her reality. The director’s intimate, supportive, and collaborative approach, along with the decision to share script authorship, shows a profound sensitivity. It accompanies the protagonist’s journey of empowerment with empathy, challenging societal boundaries and norms with no hint of judgment or moralism”.

The Docs Nou Talent – Filmin awards the debut Daughter of Genghis by Kristoffer Juel Poulsen and Christian Als. The film is reviewed on this site: https://filmkommentaren.dk/kristoffer-juel-poulsen-christian-als-daughter-of-genghis/ The jury motivation goes like this: “Along with this epic journey, we see a significant transformation of not just the struggling protagonist, but also the camera’s gaze on its subject. And we discover that profound patience is the very thing that enables this transformation. Seven years of production are required to portray the complexity of the once-ultra-nationalist Mongolian woman and allow her to find balance in her own life”.

The award for the best film in the category Docs&Cat – Catalan documentaries went to Casa Reynal by Laia Manresa Casals. The jury motivation goes like this:

“For the director’s narrative skill, which through a tribute to her grandmother and the working class, weaves an emancipatory story about the post-war generation. We want to thank Laia for captivating us with her red thread and moving us.”

Photo: Cesc Maymo.