Holland wins Silver Bear in Berlin

Polish film director Agnieszka Holland has won the Alfred Bauer Silver Bear prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for her film Pokot (Spoor). The movie, which some call dark comedy, some murder mystery has a strong anti-hunting message was awarded for “opening new perspectives on cinematic art.” “We are living in uncertain times. We need movies which are brave, important and that touch the subjects which are important to our planet,” Holland said I her acceptance speech. The movie was selected to open the festival. Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi won the Golden Bear for “On Body and Soul.”