Naked Island by Tiha K. Gudac Wins Award in Trieste

Naked Island, Tiha K. Gudac’s documentary film has won the CEI Award at the Trieste International Film festival, whose 26th edition took place 16-22 January. The CEI Award is presented to the film that best interprets the world we live in and promotes intercultural dialogue. The jury decided to give this award to Naked Island for its portrayal of a nation’s past that haunts its present.

Tiha K. Gudac’s debut film premiered last year at the Sarajevo Film festival, winning the Heart of Sarajevo for best documentary film. It also screened at Dokufest Prizren and Zagreb Film Festival, winning a special mention in the documentary category.

The Trieste International Film Festival is one of the leading film festivals in Italy, focusing on new trends in Central and Eastern European cinemas.