Jury motivation: Great history of multiple attempts to reach and climb The great white whale or Australia’s highest peak, a 2800m high volcano in the middle of the ocean; amazing use of archive pictures, beautiful images, narrations through old protagonists, very epic style.

Jury motivation: For the perfect text and unique story, this film deserves an award for best screenplay.

Jury motivation: This film is simply excellent in every aspect - cinematography, editing, musical design, characters... Director Guillaume Brust has managed to combine all these elements into a flawless festival product that documents the successful ascent of the Tower of the Nameless. In itself, the mythical rock column at Karakoram is a distinctly cinematic and it is brilliantly represented in the film. Visually - from various angles, but also very skillfully - as an emotional object, to the to which three climbers aspire. Additional drama is brought by the fact that these are two brothers and their 70-year-old father. It is also achieved the right balance between beautiful shots, emotions, adventure and sporting elements.

Jury motivation: True to its title, it doesn't contain many words. Just as many as are needed for the story. It is presented mainly through the extraordinary pictures shot by the film's author, Osvaldo Rodrigo Pereira. But also through the precisely calculated music, which is main accomplice in the overall emotion, and by the colour corrections of the Szymon Ronowicz. There's nothing superfluous in this film - it's minimalist, but paradoxically set against an imposing mountain landscape. This artistic touch is another reason why the end result is exciting!

Jury motivation: An exceptionally enjoyable film that you’ll want to watch again. An intriguing story, masterfully told with perfect pacing. The elegant harmony between modern footage and invaluable archival images and photos, some dating back 100 years, is truly captivating. Director Gilles Chappaz guides us, with an infectiously good mood, through the cultural and mountaineering history of 20th-century France in one breath. A magnificent illustration of the harmony between sport and art as integral elements of a national cultural heritage that has profoundly influenced and shaped both European and global spiritual traditions.

Jury motivation: In this film by Henna Tayler, an animated Approach is presented alongside the actual climbing by the author to the summit of Longs Peak (4114 meters), combined with original works of art, Music, and poetry.

Jury motivation: The impressive achievement of our fellow citizen Nikolai Kalistrin, who sets a new standard in mountain sports by crossing 30 peaks in Pirin in just 10 hours. The film reveals the endurance and strength of spirit of this young athlete, who successfully represents Bulgaria in many international competitions.

Jury motivation: The film will show in the best possible way, with the perfect camera work of the cinematographer, the climb of Stanislav and Rosen on the vertical cliffs of the Italian Dolomites, revealing beautiful views and showcasing excellent climbing technique.

Special Mention – “Freedom”