This year's Saxon Film Prize goes to the German-French director Gwenola Heck. The filmmaker, who works in Germany, receives the award with the highest prize money of 20,000 euros at Filmfest Dresden for her animated film "Gaïa", the festival organizers announced. "The winning film draws a parallel between violence against nature and against the human body," said the jury of the National Competition, explaining their decision.
A total of 17 prizes with a total value of 72,500 euros were awarded at the 38th Filmfest Dresden. Eight juries and the audience chose their favorites from 65 short films in the national, Central German and international competition, as announced by the festival.
