AJ: Iranian Film '10+4' and Spanish film 'XXY' shared the Swarna Chakoram awards of the 12th International Film Festival of Kerala. Mania Akbari, the Director of 10+4 also bagged the 'Rajata Chakoram' award for the best Director. The Rajata Chakoram award for the debutant Director went to Luca Puenzo for her film XXY.
The NETPAC award for the best Asian film was given to 'Getting Home' directed by Lou Ye Gui Gen.'Ore Kadal' by Shyamaprasad bagged the FIPRESCI prize and NETPAC awards in the Malayalam section. `Bliss' from Turkey by Abdulla Oguz got a special jury award for its exceptional direction.
The Suvarna Chakoram award carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a statuette and a citation, while the Rajatha Chakoram award for best director carries a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, a statuette and a citation.
Labels: Awards, Mammootty, Ore-Kadal