The move is a reaction to the government blocking already-approved production funding; awarded films include Don't Forget to Breathe, Antigone - How Dare We! and Paradise – A Second Life. The national Festival of Slovenian Film, which traditionally takes place in Portorose, was held live in Ljubljana this year, from 6-11 October. However, the awards ceremony on Saturday night was overshadowed by the jury's decision not to give out the grand prix, the Vesna Award for Best Feature-length Film, or the gongs for Best Director, Screenplay, Lead Actress, Make-up or Animated Film. The jury, consisting of directors Katja Colja and Siniša Gačić, film critic Matic Majcen, film theorist and lecturer Polona Petek, and actress Maja Sever, said in a statement: “If the purpose of the jury is usually to choose the best from among good, if not excellent, works, this year we were faced with a very limited selection of...
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