2009 Shanghai Film Festival Awards
2009 Shanghai Film Festival: June 13-21
Antonio Tublén and Alexander Brøndsted's Original tells the story of Henry (best actor winner Sverrir Gudnason), a man who has always tried to be what others expected of him. However, after being invited by a friend to open a restaurant in Spain, Henry must finally decide to become his own unique, original self.
Award for Best Feature Film
ORIGINAL directed by Antonio Tublén / Alexander Brøndsted
Jury Grand Prix
THE SEARCH directed by Pema Tseden
Jury Award
EMPIRE OF SILVER directed by Christina Yao
Award for Best Director
Julius Sevcik for NORMAL
Award for Best Actor
Sverrir Gudnason in ORIGINAL directed by Antonio Tublén / Alexander Brøndsted
Award for Best Actress
Simone Tang in ACHING HEARTS directed by Nils Malmros
Award for Best Screenplay
Fabio Bonifacci / Giulio Manfredonia for WE CAN DO THAT
Award for Best Cinematography
Nicolas Guicheteau / Hans Meier for NOWHERE PROMISED LAND
Award for Best Music
Hyoung-woo Roh for ROUGH CUT
Asian New Talent Award
Best Film: SCANDAL MAKERS (Korea) directed by Kang Hyung-chul
Jury Prix: BE CALM AND COUNT TO SEVEN (Iran) directed by Ramtin Lavafipour
Best Director: Zhao Ye for JALAINUR (China)
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