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Russian film wins main prize at BRICS Film Festival in India

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Russian film wins main prize at BRICS Film Festival in India


29.11.2021

Photo credit: "The sun does not set over me" / MrRaisher / youtube.com

"The Sun Above Me Never Sets" by the Russian director Lyubov Borisova has won the best picture prize at the BRICS Film Festival, TASS reports. It became part of the Indian International Film Forum, which has been held in Goa (India) for more than 50 years. 

Borisova's feature shared the first place with "Barakat" by Amy Jefta from South Africa.

Brazilian Lucia Murat was named the best director for her "Ana" documentary. Dhanush, a popular actor from India, was named the Best Actor for his work in ''Asuran.'' Lara Boldorini from Brazil became Best Actress for her work in ''On Wheels.''

"The Sun Above Me Never Sets" was released two years ago. The main character is a young man, who works on a deserted northern island. The man helps his neigbour, old man Baibal, to find his daughter.

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