The winners of the 2026 edition of RED LINE International Film Festival are:
The award for Best Feature Film goes to THE BLUE TRAIL by Oscar Mascaro
Jury’s motivation: What most impressed the judges was the startling confidence of the storytelling, as it addressed the contemporary issue of an aging society using a clever near-future setting in Brazil’s Amazonian region. The brilliant characterisations were particularly appreciated, including of course the astonishing central performance of Denise Weinberg, as Tereza, a woman who blossoms in late life just as she is about to be cruelly discarded. Not least among the memorable cast of characters was the Amazon river itself.
The award for Best Documentary Film goes to MOVING MOUNTAINS by Andrea Costa
Jury’s motivation: For its clever building of an important story in the context of a world that is coping with clashing cultures, the impact of conflict and immigration. The judges praised the filmmakers for the way they revealed the bond built through hard work between a matriarch living in a traditional rural community and an exiled young man from an entirely different background. This was a careful examination of the refugee experience, seen from an unusual and hopeful angle driven by humanitarian impulses.
The award for Best Short Film goes to RHUBARB RHUBARB by Kate McMullen
Jury’s motivation: is a film which takes the time to tell a story through the ordinary daily life of a woman battling to survive the baffling and ever-changing world around her. It also depicts a touching relationship between a father and daughter. The tragedy of these characters reveals the despair that often confronts the poorest and hardest working in our society. The realities of farming life shown here have a touching and universal reach.
The award for best Director goes to Dimitris Moutsiakas for GEKAS
The jury was captivated by the young protagonist’s magnetic and nuanced performance, by the restrained emotional tension that permeates the narrative, and by the vivid portrayal of a cultural and geographical setting deeply rooted in Greek reality. The film offers a powerful depiction of a father’s fear of failure within a world governed by the codes of masculinity, shedding light on the dangerous legacy of emotions that are suppressed and left unspoken.
The award for best Cinematography goes to Dino Berguglia for BLACK BEAST
All the judges were struck by the fantastic painting of a French landscape for the big screen in this accomplished thriller and by the sense of drama the images created as the film chronicles one man’s battle to keep his place in the world and to stay loyal to the things he cares about. The beautiful cinematography built a sense of the main character’s love of his way of life in the face of malign and treacherous forces.
The award for best RED LINE KIDS goes to THE LEGEND OF HUMMINGBIRD by Morgan Devos
The award were assigned by the young moviegoers of the RED LINE KIDS screenings.
A special mention goes to IL FUTURO by Antimo Campanile
Jury’s motivation: The jury admired this insightful exploration of the fragile and troubled lives of young people from Naples and places great expectations in the talent of these promising filmmakers. It particularly appreciated their courageous decision to engage with such a challenging subject matter, as well as the sensitivity with which they portray the young protagonists involved in juvenile delinquency. The jury hopes that the project will develop into a feature-length film, providing a broader narrative space for a deeper exploration of the characters and their stories.
A special mention assigned by the students of Liceo MAGNINI of Deruta for RED LINE KIDS competition goes to A DREAMS TAKES FLIGHT by Chiara Helm, Michele Mistrorigo, Thomas Gavazzeni
A special mention assigned by the inmates of remand prison GOZZINI of Firenze goes to WE NEED TO TALK by Andrea M. Catinella