The last two special awards were awarded today

Published 02/05/2026

The Cinema for Human Rights Award goes to “Le Sang et la Boue” by Jean-Gabriel Leynaud, the CinemAMoRe Award to “La Cima” by Simone Cargnoni.

The final two independent awards of the 74th Trento Film Festival will be presented today. These awards are presented by associations or partner organizations of the Festival and are awarded by independent juries. The prizes will be awarded during the screening of the winning film, directly in the theater.

The Cinema for Human Rights Award is a joint initiative of the Fondazione Campana dei Caduti and the Forum Trentino per la Pace e i Diritti Umani, for the work that best communicates the underlying values of the two institutions and that raises public awareness about issues related to human rights, peace, sustainability, and awareness and dialogue between peoples and cultures. The award was awarded to Le Sang et la Boue by Jean-Gabriel Leynaud (Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, France/2024/96′). The jury, chaired by Katia Malatesta and composed of Marco Marsilli, Morena Berti and Riccardo Santoni, decided to award the film with this motivation: «Set in Numbi, the film exposes the inhumane exploitation of Congolese workers in the mining of coltan, which is essential for our smartphones. Through its ability to blend artistic expression with social commentary, Le Sang et la Boue stands out as a work of great ethical and artistic merit, shedding light on the contradictions of a post-colonial system that turns the earth’s riches into a curse». The award will be presented at 4:30 pm in Auditorium 1 at the Modena Cinema, in the presence of the director.

The CinemAMoRe Award was established jointly by Religion Today Film Festival, Rovereto International Archaeological Film Festival and Trento Film Festival for the best work/movie/documentary in the Near Horizons section featuring directors, productions, stories and protagonists from Trentino Alto Adige. This year’s winner is Simone Cargnoni’s La Cima (Italy/2026/52′), which will be screened at 6:30 pm at Cinema Modena, Auditorium 2, with the director in attendance. The jury, composed of Claudia Beretta, Andrea Morghen, and Chiara Sandona, shared the following motivation: «“The summit is the desire not to run away when you’re afraid.” This line, spoken by one of the protagonists, brings the CinemAMoRe Award-winning film to a close. The award recognises its powerful message of inclusion and accessibility in mountain sports – themes recently spotlighted by the Paralympics in Trentino. Celebrating ten years of inclusive climbing at the Brenta Open, the film weaves together archive footage and compelling personal stories, told through studio interviews and intimate glimpses into everyday life».