The jury of the Official Section, composed of the artistic and research collective SUBTRAMAS and the film creation collective COLECTIVO NEGU, has decided to award the prize of the second edition of CO- to "Libertad" by Colectivo Libertad, along with a special mention for "Archipiélago" by Colectivo Archipiélago. Additionally, Zumzeig's members have selected "Puta Mina" by Colectivo Puta Mina to be screened at the cinema and at NUMAX in Santiago de Compostela.
Feature Film 2023
Rondò final
«For its formal search and for its rigorous and delicate work in terms of visuals, sound and, especially, editing, which has allowed them to create an open and suggestive piece. Its portrayal of tradition, which it presents through different layers of temporality, leads us to question the place occupied by religion, tradition and established power in contemporary society.»
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Short Film 2023
veCINES
«A short film that portrays a neighbourhood in process of gentrification with presence and nostalgia. Portraits and photographs of places which today, have disappeared, wiped away by the industry of aggressive tourism. Images that tell the stories of recent, day-to-day lives which have been devoured by the speed of contemporary society. We are awarding this prize to the neighbours, who were able to transmit these memories in a way that is both fresh and sweet, and to those behind the camera, who showed great attention to detail and innovation in their incorporation of the camera as part of the context. The use of a media in contrast to the fashion of the moment completes the critical vision of this wonderful piece of work.»
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Mención especial
Hardly Working
«For taking the documentary to the world of the video game, placing the focus on the margins of programming and revealing that the design of its characters’ routines, movements and actions is also political and reflects a certain way of looking at the world. The attention of this piece to the absurdity of activities repeated on loop, makes it an analogy of modern capitalism. The people/characters which star in the piece are like Sisyphean machines, trapped in work and day-to-day life.»
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