Landscape Zero directed by Bruno Pavić got Special mention at International Festival Signs of the Night.
Jury Declaration:
"Landscape Zero" presents us outstanding techniques. Serenity, composed from the Croatian city's scenery, comes with an impression of collapse stemming from crystal clear images of contaminated air and water. Calm and observational, yet the film's suspense triggered us with danger. Without straightforward talking heads, Landscape Zero has initiated a dialogue powerfully from landscapes and citizens, the film is undoubtedly valuable especially to those living or adjusting within the city's last breath.
A small coastal area has been destroyed by the presence of industrial facilities. The film follows the lives of people who are either fighting for their survival among the dangerous facilities or coexisting with them in harmony. Everyday scenes intertwine with different art performances, depicting the adjustment of people and animals to the degraded environment.
International Festival Signs of the Night
Take the will to sensitize to actual human living conditions, belief in new languages, joyful affirmation of artistic audiovisual creation together and you get the International Festival Signes de Nuit. The festival is performing worldwide since 2003.