Anders Refn’s WWII saga “Into the Darkness” (Denmark) and Ko Chen-Nien’s abuse drama “The Silent Forest” (Taiwan) won the major prizes at the 51st International Film Festival of India in Goa.“Into The Darkness” won the Golden Peacock for best film.
The award carries a cash prize of Inr 4 million.
The Silver Peacock for best director went to Ko, for “The Silent Forest.” The award comes with a cash prize of Inr 1.5 million.Liu Tzu-Chuan won best actor, male, for “The Silent Forest,” while Zofia Stafiej won best actor, female, for her role in Piotr Domalewski’s comedy-drama “I Never Cry” (Poland).Kamin Kalev won the special jury award for drama “February” (Bulgaria/France).
Cassio Pereira dos Santos won best debut for trans coming-of-age film “Valentina” (Brazil).
Indian director Kripal Kalita was given a special mention for for Assamese-language film “Bridge.”The International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication Unesco Gandhi Award,
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