“Amor Eterno” Wins Prestigious Human Rights Award

Last Sunday, the Second International Festival on the Environment, Development and Human Rights for Latin America and the Caribbean announced its award winners, and the results are impressive. In the Documentary category, the top prize was split between Félix Zurita's NICA LIBRE (FREE NICARAGUA) from Nicaragua and Pablo Reyero's DARSENA SUR (DOCK SOUTH) from Argentina, both of which were fierce contenders. Virginia Martínez and Gonzalo Arijón's POR ESOS OJOS (FOR THOSE EYES) from Uruguay/France also received an honorable mention. Additionally, Tristán Bauer's EVITA, LA TUMBA SIN PAZ (EVITA, THE RESTLESS TOMB), Hilary Sandison's BURRO SEM RABO (TAILLESS DONKEY) from Uruguay, and Patricio Guzmán's CHILE, LA MEMORIA OBSTINADA (CHILE, THE UNYIELDING MEMORY) from Chile/France/Canada received special mentions. These documentaries are not to be missed; their recognition at the festival solidifies their place as must-see works in the genre.

In a stunning display of creativity and talent, Argentine filmmakers took the top prize in the fiction category. Two works tied for first place - Tamara Nemirovsky's "Eternal Love" and "Rats" by Dieguillo Fernández and Sergio Sabanés, demonstrate the depth and range of film skill in the country. Additionally, an honorable mention was given to Eduardo Naveira for his work "Ana's Laughter," and a special mention was made for the collective effort "Parallel 46." Argentina's film scene is undoubtedly one to watch, with these exceptional works proving that its young filmmakers are a force to be reckoned with.