Prêmios

"For its elegance, for what it says about the immense difficulty of liberating oneself from the alienation imposed by one's own community, for the filmmaker's stealthy yet persevering commitment, we are happy to give the award to this film."

"This is a documentary made by a very talented first-time director with exceptional access, a well-crafted dramaturgy, and some of the most heart-breaking scenes in recent documentary memory."

"First time director, Ha Le Diem, tells the compelling story of DI, a bold teenage girl from the Hmong community in North Vietnam caught between the cruel tradition of kidnapping girls for the purpose of marriage, and her wish to continue her childhood and go to school. With a clear eye and open heart, maturity, sensitivity, and without compromising the craft of her filmmaking, Ha Le Diem's gives life to a truly unique yet universal and political real-life story.Her colorful and vivid photography, combined with the intelligent editing makes Children of the Mist the stand-out film of this year's International Competition."