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Described by the jury as “a film of high aesthetic and artistic quality, “Quiet Life” is not quiet at all.
In the film, a family is seeking asylum, but unfortunately they are denied. The rejection results in a mysterious coma for the two children—the so-called “child resignation syndrome.”
The jury wrote: “This incredibly dense film is clearly structured; the actors’ performances are deeply touching and stressful at the same time, and confront us with the hypocrisy of a so-called human, but indeed a bureaucracy as cold as ice. By choosing this film we encourage people to think about human dignity, strengthen solidarity with asylum seekers, and promote our awareness of all kinds of rejection.”
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