“When We Leave” Takes Top Prize at 2010 Tribeca Film Fest

The juries for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival handed down their decisions last night during a ceremony at the W Union Square here in New York City.

Hope Davis, Aaron Eckhart, John Hamburg, Cheryl Hines, John Ridley, Gary Ross and Gary Winick were on the jury for the  World Narrative Competition, which honored "When We Leave (Die Fremde)," directed and written by Feo Aladag as Best Narrative Feature, calling it "a riveting and heartbreaking story of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, who must not only free herself from that marriage, but also the cultural prejudices and judgments that would keep her there." The film's star, Sibel Kekilli, also took the award for Best Actress in a Narrative Feature Film.

The Special Jury Mention went to "Loose Cannons," directed by Ferzan Ozpetek and written by Ozpetek and Ivan Cotroneo, citing the way the film "buoyantly explores the story of two gay brothers attempting to find happiness in a traditional Italian family that is less than accepting of their lifestyle choices."

Kim Chapiron was named Best New Narrative Filmmaker in recognition of "Dog Pound," which he directed and co-wrote.

“We have chosen to honor a director who created an environment built with such intensity and humanity that his ensemble cast was able to transcend the cold walls and locked doors that confined their characters,” the jury said of Chapiron.

Best Actor in a Narrative Feature Film went to Eric Elmosnino, for his turn as Serge Gainsbourg in "Gainsbourg, Je t’Aime…Moi Non Plus," directed and written by Joann Sfar.

While we found the film's narrative unsatisfying, Elmosnino was great as Gainsbourg, from the Dumbo ears to the dangling cigarette to his recreation's of the French pop legend's songs.

Jessica Alba, Margaret Brown, Abbie Cornish, Marshall Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Aidan Quinn and Eric Steel were the jurors for the  World Documentary Competition which honored director Alexandra Codina's "Monica & David," with a Special Jury Mention going to "Budrus," directed by Julia Bacha.

Clio Barnard was named Best New Documentary Filmmaker for "The Arbor," an innovative documentary that featured actors lip-syncing to interviews Bardard recorded. It didn''t really work for us, but it was an unquestionably bold effort.

The Best New York Narrative Competition jurors were Selma Blair, Zach Braff, Zoe Cassavetes, Darko Lungulov and Andrew McCarthy, who honored "Monogamy," directed by Dana Adam Shapiro, written by Dana Adam Shapiro and Evan M. Weiner as Best New York Narrative and a Special Jury Mention going to actress Melissa Leo for her performance in "The Space Between," directed and written by Travis Fine.

Jurors America Ferrera, Dave Karger, Dan Klores, Scott Neustadter and Kate Snow hailed "The Woodmans," directed by C. Scott Willis, as Best New York Documentary.

"Father Christmas Doesn't Come Here" was named Best Narrative Short Competition, with a Special Jury Mention going to "The Crush."

"White Lines & The Fever: The Death of DJ Junebug" was hailed as Best Documentary Short, with a Special Jury Mention for Out of Infamy: Michi Nishiura Weglyn.

The Student Visionary Award went to "Some boys don't leave," with "The Pool Party" getting a Special Jury Mention.

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