Als bester Film im Panorama wurde ausgezeichnet:

SORDA | DEAF
von Eva Libertad (Regie, Buch)
Spanien 2025

Begründung der Jury

The CICAE Arthouse Cinema award in the Panorama section goes to Sorda (Deaf) by Eva Libertad. A powerful and emotionally resonant exploration of identity, love, motherhood, and the unspoken challenges of navigating in a world that often fails to listen. Rather than making a statement about deafness, the film immerses us in the lives of its characters portrayed not by limitation but driven by strength and ambitions. With deeply intimate cinematography, sound design as an extension of perspective, it masterfully captures the nuances of both the deaf and hearing worlds—seeking connection while acknowledging the tensions that arise. Through raw performances and deeply human storytelling, Sorda transcends boundaries, delivering a sensitive and profoundly moving cinematic experience.

Als bester Film im Forum wurde ausgezeichnet:

WENN DU ANGST HAST NIMMST DU DEIN HERZ IN DEN MUND UND LÄCHELST 
von Marie Luise Lehner (Regie, Buch)
Österreich 2025

Begründung der Jury

The three of us feel we were given a warm embrace by a very open, frivolous and nonjudgemental film that does not put it’s caharacters into boxes, but rather lets them openly express themselves. WENN DU ANGST HAST NIMMST DU DEIN HERZ IN DEN MUND UND LÄCHELST just might be a new catch phrase for the three of us. It is a rich, complex and rewarding film from a new voice. Marie Luise Lehner has made a remarkable artistic achievement, tackling a lot of timely social issues with a diverse cast of characters, allowing and empowering us to be ourselves. But above all, we had a wonderful time with this film, and we sincerery hope it will reach the broadest of audiences.

Die CICAE Jury für das Panorama besteht aus:
Panos Achtsioglou Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Greece)
Laura Bartusevičiūtė Cinema Skalvija, Vilnius, Lithuania
Samira Zaibat Jolifanto asbl, Forest, Belgium

Die CICAE Jury für das Forum besteht aus:
Juliette Duret Centre for Fine Arts – BOZAR, Brussels, Belgium
Marlene Hofmann Filmkunsttheater Casablanca, Nürnberg, Germany
Jure Matičič Mestni kino Domžale, Domžale, Slovenia