A documentary novel "Winter" (directed by Cristina Picci) from almanach "Cinetrain" will be screened at Sheffield Doc/Fest, taking place in UK on June 7 - 12, 2014.
A documentary novel "Winter" (directed by Cristina Picci) from almanach "Cinetrain" will be screened at Sheffield Doc/Fest, taking place in UK on June 7 - 12, 2014.
Extraordinary cinematography captures the desolation of the stretch between Siberia and North Russia. Voices over the blinding white landscapes share the fearsome extremes of the environment; the lethargic weight of polar nights, the sensation of freezing and survival within its sublime ferocity.
"Winter" by Cristina Picchi already won 5 awards.
- Pardino d’Argento for best short film – Festival del Film Locarno 2014
- Pianifica Prize, Short film nominee for the European Film Awards - Festival del Film Locarno 2013
- Special Mention of the Jury, International Competition – 36e Festival du Court Métrage de Clermont-Ferrand 2014
- Honourable Mention – Oslo Screen Festival 2014
- WWF Award - 16th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
Also Cristina Picchi received her award at the Locarno 2013 Film Festival.