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'ZIAZAN' WINS TWO AWARDS AT SHORT FILM SHOWCASE IN CANNES
Cihan News Agency, Turkey
May 20 2014
ISTANBUL - 20.05.2014 19:45:02
Turkish actress Derya Durmaz's short film "Ziazan" received two awards
from the short film showcase Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes,
grabbing the jury's choice and audience prizes.
Featuring short films that have not been chosen for the Cannes
International Film Festival, the showcase has aimed at honoring
filmmakers who are looking to solidify their position in the global
movie industry by promoting diversity of race, gender, age and
religious affiliation, since its launch in 2010.
"Ziazan," which tells the story of a 4-year-old Armenian girl, Ziazan,
as she hides in her uncle's luggage to get more of the chocolate he
brings her back as a gift from Turkey, was named winner of the award
on Sunday by a jury headed by Lisa Cortés, who is the executive
producer of the critically acclaimed 2009 movie "Precious."
The short film was deemed worthy of the awards for the transformation
of the title character's imaginative power into an adventure that is
deeply affecting for the audience, according to a press release from
the publicist of the film.
The two awards from Cannes mark the first time the film has been
honored since its premiere at the SEE a Paris-Festival des Cinémas
du Sud-Est Européen (South-East European Film Festival), where it
won the Special Jury Prize.
Written and directed by Durmaz, the 15-minute film is produced by
screenwriter and movie critic Emine Yıldırım's İstanbul-based
film company Giyotin Film. (Cihan/Today's Zaman)
http://en.cihan.com.tr/news/-Ziazan-wins-two-awards-at-short-film-showcase-in-Cannes_5695-CHMTQzNTY5NS80
Cihan News Agency, Turkey
May 20 2014
ISTANBUL - 20.05.2014 19:45:02
Turkish actress Derya Durmaz's short film "Ziazan" received two awards
from the short film showcase Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes,
grabbing the jury's choice and audience prizes.
Featuring short films that have not been chosen for the Cannes
International Film Festival, the showcase has aimed at honoring
filmmakers who are looking to solidify their position in the global
movie industry by promoting diversity of race, gender, age and
religious affiliation, since its launch in 2010.
"Ziazan," which tells the story of a 4-year-old Armenian girl, Ziazan,
as she hides in her uncle's luggage to get more of the chocolate he
brings her back as a gift from Turkey, was named winner of the award
on Sunday by a jury headed by Lisa Cortés, who is the executive
producer of the critically acclaimed 2009 movie "Precious."
The short film was deemed worthy of the awards for the transformation
of the title character's imaginative power into an adventure that is
deeply affecting for the audience, according to a press release from
the publicist of the film.
The two awards from Cannes mark the first time the film has been
honored since its premiere at the SEE a Paris-Festival des Cinémas
du Sud-Est Européen (South-East European Film Festival), where it
won the Special Jury Prize.
Written and directed by Durmaz, the 15-minute film is produced by
screenwriter and movie critic Emine Yıldırım's İstanbul-based
film company Giyotin Film. (Cihan/Today's Zaman)
http://en.cihan.com.tr/news/-Ziazan-wins-two-awards-at-short-film-showcase-in-Cannes_5695-CHMTQzNTY5NS80