Philippe Le Guay's 'The Basement Man' wins top prize at UK Jewish Film Festival
Philippe Le Guay's "The Man in the Basement" won first prize at the U.K. Jewish Film Festival Sunday evening.
The 2021 film, which stars François Cluzet, Jérémie Renier and Bérénice Bejo, received the best filmer award.
The "Karaoke" finalist, from director Moshe Rosenthal, who opened the festival earlier this month- ci, received a special mention.
The best winning film was selected by a jury consisting of "Made of Honor" director Paul Weiland , Kefi Chadwick, Liraz Chamami, producer Dominique Green, Sharon Levi and Michael Samuels.
"The jury was impressed by this taut thriller, with its strong performances and direction, and bristling with symbolism that cleverly explores France's hidden history and contemporary issues around anti-Semitism," they said in a statement. "'The Basement Man' confronts Jewish identity, the Holocaust denial and attitudes towards France's Jewish minority, yet the film still works effectively as a compelling, suspenseful narrative."
Other awards of the night included Best Documentary, which went to 1341 Frames of Love and War by Ran Tal. The documentary jury was led by producer Teddy Leifer ("Icarus") and also included Karen Adler, Vanessa Engle, Theo Merz, Stuart Urban and Marie-Pierre Valle.
"1341 Frames of Love and War" is a bold artistic endeavor imbued with great warmth and 'humanity,' the jury said. "With hundreds of photographs taken over several decades, the film celebrates the long and prolific career of photojournalist Micha Bar-Am and the cumulative effect of his remarkable work. Ran Tal's film subtly observes the relationship between Bar-Am and his wife and collaborator Orna, and draws our attention to the transitional nature of memory – both in its collective and personal forms.A significant achievement in production, the craftsmanship brought to this documentary by its filmmakers is truly impressive. . »
The awards were announced at the closing gala of the U.K. Jewish Film Festival in London, hosted by the critic and broadcaster Jason Salomon. The gala also featured a screening of "Where Life Begins" by Stéphane Freiss.
The in-person edition of the U.K. Jewish Film Festival ended today and the edition online is scheduled to run from November 21-27.
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Philippe Le Guay's "The Man in the Basement" won first prize at the U.K. Jewish Film Festival Sunday evening.
The 2021 film, which stars François Cluzet, Jérémie Renier and Bérénice Bejo, received the best filmer award.
The "Karaoke" finalist, from director Moshe Rosenthal, who opened the festival earlier this month- ci, received a special mention.
The best winning film was selected by a jury consisting of "Made of Honor" director Paul Weiland , Kefi Chadwick, Liraz Chamami, producer Dominique Green, Sharon Levi and Michael Samuels.
"The jury was impressed by this taut thriller, with its strong performances and direction, and bristling with symbolism that cleverly explores France's hidden history and contemporary issues around anti-Semitism," they said in a statement. "'The Basement Man' confronts Jewish identity, the Holocaust denial and attitudes towards France's Jewish minority, yet the film still works effectively as a compelling, suspenseful narrative."
Other awards of the night included Best Documentary, which went to 1341 Frames of Love and War by Ran Tal. The documentary jury was led by producer Teddy Leifer ("Icarus") and also included Karen Adler, Vanessa Engle, Theo Merz, Stuart Urban and Marie-Pierre Valle.
"1341 Frames of Love and War" is a bold artistic endeavor imbued with great warmth and 'humanity,' the jury said. "With hundreds of photographs taken over several decades, the film celebrates the long and prolific career of photojournalist Micha Bar-Am and the cumulative effect of his remarkable work. Ran Tal's film subtly observes the relationship between Bar-Am and his wife and collaborator Orna, and draws our attention to the transitional nature of memory – both in its collective and personal forms.A significant achievement in production, the craftsmanship brought to this documentary by its filmmakers is truly impressive. . »
The awards were announced at the closing gala of the U.K. Jewish Film Festival in London, hosted by the critic and broadcaster Jason Salomon. The gala also featured a screening of "Where Life Begins" by Stéphane Freiss.
The in-person edition of the U.K. Jewish Film Festival ended today and the edition online is scheduled to run from November 21-27.
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