These international finalists impressed the selectors for the way the stories have been told, their production qualities, the effect and impressions left on the audience.
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The Belgrade PhantomSerbia/Hungary/Bulgaria How a man who stole a Porsche becomes a rogue symbol threatening the 1979 Serbian government. Spectacular car chases reminiscent of the Fast & Furious films.
DefamationIsrael/Denmark/USA/Austria Does Israel need anti-Semitism? Director Yoav Shamir explores the level of threat to Jews. Includes flaring interviews with Abraham Foxman and Norman Finkelstein.
Last Train HomeCanada Chinese New Year sees a tidal wave of millions of migrant workers attempt to catch the train home. But does “home” live up to expectations?
StolenAustralia Does slavery exist today? Visit North Africa and wonder.
When the World BreaksUSA Arts and culture in an economic downturn.
Smile PinkiIndia/USA In rural India, an 8 year old girl dreams of being able to smile properly.
Notes on the OtherSpain Ernest Hemingway lookalikes compete in an annual contest, and the audience is challenged to see the world in whole new ways.
The Solitary Life of CranesUK Crane-drivers high above the streets, these machine operators are the unsung chroniclers of London’s ever-changing metropolis.
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