YIDFF 2003

International Competition: Fifteen painstakingly selected works from around the world. New Asian Currents: Introducing up-and-coming Asian documentary filmmakers. Okinawa—Nexus of Borders: Ryukyu Reflections: A one-off screening of works pertaining to Okinawa, including feature films and ranging from pre-war rarities to the newest of the new. Yamagata Newsreel!: Concerning on the early works of Newsreel, a filmmaking collective formed in the USA in the late 1960s, this program delves into the international solidarity—which included Japan—that was the driving force behind the films made in this period. All with the incisive insight that only the YIDFF can provide. New Docs Japan: Introducing documentaries by some of Japan’s most adept filmmakers, including topical works that have featured in international film festivals overseas. Special Invitation Films, Other Screenings Associated Program The 18th National Cultural Festival “YAMAGATA 2003” Documentary Festival—Japanese “Dai” Panorama

YIDFF 2003 Information

• Jury Comments • International Competition | New Asian Currents | Okinawa—Nexus of Borders: Ryukyu Reflections | Yamagata Newsreel! | New Docs Japan | Other Screenings | The 18th National Cultural Festival “YAMAGATA 2003” Documentary Festival • Schedule • Map of Venues | Tickets | Accommodation | FAQ •

Catalog

YIDFF 2003 Interviews

YIDFF 2003 Award Recipients [ Jury Comments]

Prizes for the International Competition

The Robert and Frances Flaherty Prize (The Grand Prize):
Tie Xi Qu: West of Tracks  Dir: Wang Bing / CHINA

The Mayor’s Prize (Prize of Excellence):
Stevie  Dir: Steve James / USA

Runner-up Prize:
Gift of Life  Dir: Wu Yii-feng / TAIWAN
S21, the Khmer Rouge Killing Machine  Dir: Rithy Panh / FRANCE

Special Prize:
Purity  Dir: Anat Zuria / ISRAEL

New Asian Currents Awards

Ogawa Shinsuke Prize:
Wellspring  Dir: Sha Qing / CHINA

Awards of Excellence:
Hard Good Life  Dir: Hsu Hui-ju / TAIWAN
The Old Man of Hara  Dir: Mahvash Sheikholeslami / IRAN

Special Mentions:
The Big Durian  Dir: Amir Muhammad / MALAYSIA
A Short Journey  Dir: Tanon Sattarujawong / THAILAND

Citizens’ Prize

Purity  Dir: Anat Zuria / ISRAEL

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FIPRESCI Prize

Three-Five People  Dir: Li Lin / CHINA, USA

Special Mention:
A Short Journey  Dir: Tanon Sattarujawong / THAILAND

YIDFF 2003 Facts and Figures

Total Films Shown: 177

International Competition	15	_
International Competition Jurors’ Films	6
Special Invitation Films	6
New Asian Currents	30
New Asian Currents Jurors’ Films	2
New Asian Currents Invitation Film	1
Okinawa—Nexus of Borders: Ryukyu Reflections	76
Yamagata Newsreel!	28
New Docs Japan	4
Learning, Teaching, Filmmaking	9

Total Entries: 1,454 Films out of 98 Countries and Areas

• Internatinal Competition
  902 Films out of 83 Countries and Areas
• New Asian Currents
  833 Films out of 58 Countries and Areas

Attendance: 19,338

Guest: 112 (including 64 from overseas)

Press: 347 (including 33 from overseas)

Volunteers: 246