Doc.Berlin 2023: Award Winners Unveiled

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Berlin, 17 December 2023 -  Over the past few days, the Doc.Berlin once again hosted its annual event at the historic Babylon cinema in Berlin. The festival was happy to welcome a number of artists: Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Dasha Altukhova, Johanna Gustin, Daniela Torres, Antonia Walther, Chiara Bonetti, Maja Classen, Puck and many more.

 

Kris De Meester, festival director, looks back: “This year’s edition was, again, an amazing experience. The turnout was overwhelming and the audience loved it.” He adds, “I would like to thank the team under super vision by Roxane Pochet for their professionalism and support, it wouldn't have been possible without their dedication.”

 

Cherrypicked out of more than 1500 submissions, this year's official selection included 31 wonderful films hailing from France, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Mexico, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Italy, and Germany.

 

We are pleased to share with you today the 2023 Doc.Berlin award winners, chosen by the jury panel.

 

Best Feature Documentary Film 

The Mess We Make (The Netherlands) by Allard Detiger

Best Short Documentary Film 

Human, not human (Belgium) by Natan Castay

Best German Documentary Film 

A Body Like Mine (Germany) by Maja Classen

Best Experimental Documentary Film
Longing In Me (Germany) by Julian Wonn

 

Best Underground Documentary Film 

Down to the Bottom (United States) by Carina Miller

Best Cinéma Vérité Film 

Floating (Germany) by Carlotta Monath

 

Best Found Footage Film

Das Meer (Italy) by Martina Mele

 
Best LGBTQ+ Documentary Film 

Leaving Chouchou (France). by Lucie Demange

Best Poetic Documentary Film 

Listen to the Wallflowers (Norway) by Johanne Wilbrink

Best Super Short Documentary Film

Fragments (United Kingdom) by Mélodie Roulaud    

 

Congratulations to all!