Laudatio of the Jury

Our Special Mention goes to one of very few films with a lesbian theme from Senegal. With sensual and impressive photography, the film tells the story of a tender approach of two women in a surrounding dominated by men. A brave film from a West African country where homosexuality is unlikely to be perceived in society. Our Special Mention is for «L’autre femme» («The Other Woman») by Marie Ka.

The Pink Apple Short Film Award 2015 goes to a film which blurs the boundaries of documentary and fiction. The film is a statement for the diversity of queer identities. It challenges us to reflect our attitudes and expectations. Despite the protagonist's reality, the visibility of queer identities should be free of fear and stigma. With awarding «Black Is Blue» by Cheryl Dunye we would like to take a step further in this direction.

Jury Pink Apple Short Film Award 2015 
Katja Briesemeister, International Queer Film Festival Hamburg, Andreas Lehner, programme manager at the Swiss AIDS Federation, Bettina Pfluger, Lesbian Film Days in Freiburg, Joachim Post, International Queer Film Festival Hamburg

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