'To Hold a Mountain' Wins Grand Prix at Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival
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The documentary 'To Hold a Mountain' has won the Grand Prix at the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival in Warsaw. The festival, which concludes its in-person screenings in seven Polish cities on May 17, will continue online from May 19 to June 1. Over 200 filmmakers and industry professionals attended sold-out screenings.
Facts First
- 'To Hold a Mountain' wins festival's Grand Prix after previously winning the Sundance World Cinema Grand Jury Prize.
- Festival concludes in-person screenings on May 17 and continues online from May 19 to June 1.
- 'A Fox Under a Pink Moon' receives special mention and wins Amnesty International Poland and FIPRESCI awards.
- 'Traces', a film about Ukrainian survivors of sexual assault, wins the Smakjam Award for Best Production in the Polish competition.
- FIPRESCI awards presented for the first time at the festival, including a Documentary Grand Prix for 'Fiume o Morte!'.
What Happened
During an award ceremony in Warsaw on Thursday, the documentary 'To Hold a Mountain' won the Grand Prix – Bank Millennium Award at the 23rd Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival. Twelve films competed for this top prize. The festival wraps its in-person screenings in Warsaw and six other Polish cities on May 17 and will continue online from May 19 to June 1.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in documentary film, this festival's awards may highlight new films you could watch online starting May 19. The winning films cover a range of subjects, from historical events to contemporary human rights issues, offering you a curated selection of critically acclaimed work.
What's Next
The festival's online edition will run from May 19 to June 1, which may allow you to view the award-winning films remotely. The festival director noted strong attendance, which could indicate continued interest and support for documentary cinema.