THE CONDUCTOR

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The awarded documentary by Goethe Institut from 2009, titled "The Conductor," explores ethnic tensions in the Polish-Slovakian border region through an unconventional approach. The film centers around the local orchestra in a small town situated on the border, using it as a symbolic representation of the larger conflict. By focusing on this microcosm, the documentary indirectly raises thought-provoking questions about the potential for transcending national and social boundaries.

The jury recognized the film with the first prize not only for its thematic relevance but also for its simple yet captivating narrative style. 

 

The documentary employs a precise selection of cinematic devices, which enhance the storytelling experience. Through its formal and artistic choices, "The Conductor" effectively engages the audience and provides a unique perspective on the complex issue of ethnic tensions in the Polish-Slovakian border region.

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2012 SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN FESTIVAL SEEfest LOS ANGELES 2010 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THESSALONIKI 2010 FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN FILM WIESBADEN 2010 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BRATISLAVA 2010 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL KALPANIRJHAR 2010 FilmLand POLEN FESTIVAL BREMEN HAMBURG HANNOVER LUBECK 2009 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL InterFILM BERLIN 2009 GERMAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL BERLIN 2009 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL CROSSING BOUNDARIES WARSAW

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