The 2024 edition of Swiss documentary film festival Visions du Reel launched 29 projects in its industry section VdR-Industry. The selection of works in various stages of development was made by a combination of the potential for artistic excellence, the strength of the subject and international appeal. Sixteen selected films were invited by film professionals to present their ideas during the four-day VdR Pitching and VdR Work in Progress forums. Two new cash awards were launched this year. The Eurimages Co-production Development Award was presented to “The Last Days of the Hospital” directed by Mehran Tamadon (My Worst Enemy, Bassidji). The Xe Award and CHF 20,000 cash was awarded to Salvatore of Lucan’s “Life of Tipu” A story about an Irish-Bangladeshi who discovers his father’s exile on Facebook, and embarks on a quest to meet him.
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