On March 9, the closing ceremony of the XXIII International Festival of Cinematographic Debuts "Spirit of Fire" was held at the concert and theater center "Yugra-Classic" in Khanty-Mansiysk.
The main prize of the festival - "Golden Taiga" for the best debut film - was awarded to the film "To Kill a Mongolian Horse" by director Xiaoxuan Jiang (Malaysia, Hong Kong, USA, South Korea, Japan, Thailand).
The special nomination of the Northern Forum "For the preservation of the traditions and heritage of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and the North" of the Spirit of Fire Film Festival was awarded to the film "Everything Inside" by director Ekaterina Tundykova.
The full list of winners can be found on the website.
The festival once again confirmed its reputation as an important platform for young talent and new cinema. Congratulations to all winners and participants!