James Longley Documentary Mohabat Wins Opus Bonum At Ji.hlava Festival
Alex Gibney-produced film Mohabat won the Opus Bonum award at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival on Saturday.
Jury Praises Film Craftsmanship
The jury described the work as meticulously researched and exquisitely crafted. They noted that the film creates a complex portrait of an individual, a family and a community. The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Mohabat whose father dies in a drone strike.
Other Winners Announced
Elvis A-Liang Lu received a special mention and an award for editing with Songs From Within. Nona Giunashvili won Best Central and Eastern European Documentary for her film Sacred Songs. Brydie O'Connor took the Testimonies prize for Barbara Forever about artist Barbara Hammer.
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