IP/10/1474
Brussels, 6 November 2010
Film Festival: Commissioner Vassiliou salutes European winners at the International Rome Film Festival
Three films co-funded by the European Union's MEDIA programme were among those honoured at the closing ceremony of the International Rome Film Festival on 5 November. "Hævnen/In a better world" by Susanne Bier received two of the main awards: The Grand Prix of the Jury and the Prix of the Public for the best film. Toni Servillo got the Prix of the Jury as best actor for his role in the film "Una vita tranquilla/A quite life" of Claudio Cupellini. The Prix of best Italian actor was awarded to Francesco di Leva in the same film.
“It really looks like yet another good year for European film-makers and I congratulate all the winners. Many of the films of this year's festival will soon be in the cinemas near to you. Go and see them and enjoy them," said Androulla Vassiliou, the Commissioner responsible for culture.
Overall, the MEDIA programme contributes €755 million in support of Europe's film industry from 2007-2013, with a focus on improving the distribution and promotion of European films and strengthening the competitiveness of the sector.
Ten films supported by the MEDIA programme were present at the Rome Festival. During this Festival, the MEDIA programme is as well supporting side activities of the Festival, such as the film market, a forum to foster new European coproduction of films and a promotional campaign for young European actors.
For more information about the EU’s MEDIA programme:
Full list of prize winners and MEDIA-supported films at the International Rome Film Festival:
Official competition:
Golakani Kirkuk (The flowers of Kirkuk) - Fariborz Kamkari
Italy – Switzerland- Iraq
Project development: €50.000
Loan guarantees and other support: € 50.000
Hævnen (In a Better World) - Susanne Bier
Denmark
Distribution support: € 447.000
Una vita tranquilla (A quiet life) - Claudio Cupellini
Italy - Germany – France
Loan guarantees and other support: € 50.000
Alice nella citta' competition:
Quartier Lointain (A Distant Neighborhood) – Sam Garbarski
Belgium – France – Luxembourg
Distribution support: € 125.500
Tête de Turc (Turk’s head) - Pascal Elbé
France
Distribution support: € 11.680
The Runway - Ian Power
Ireland – Luxembourg
Loan guarantees and other support: € 50.000
Out of competition:
Crime d'amour (Love Crime) - Alain Corneau
France
Distribution support: €112.000
We want sex - Nigel Cole
United Kingdom
Distribution support: € 117.000
Special events:
Carlos - Olivier Assayas
France
Distribution support: € 80.000
Extra – Out of competition:
Yves Saint Laurent, l’amour fou - Pierre Thoretton
France
Distribution support: € 6.000
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