Members of the jury: Bajko Hromalić (Croatia) head of the jury, AleksandarZograf (Serbia) and Tanja Šljivar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) passed the decision concerning the awards of the International Animated Film Festival BANJA LUKA 2019 as follows:

- GRAND PRIX goes to film "THE LITTLE SOUL" directed by Barbara Rupik from Poland.

Explanation: Film "The Little Soul" stood out from this year's selection by its high standard of technical realization, innovative character, and by a metaphorical and thought-provoking story that complements the film's formal features. Already at the beginning of her career, the author shows an enviable mastery of form which promises a serious author's work in the future.

DUSZYCZKA / THE LITTLE SOUL by Barbara Rupik

"A dead body became stuck by a river bank. Its decaying insides still hide a human soul - a miniature of the deceased. Rotting organs part and a tiny creature gets out. Standing on the river bank, it says goodbye to the corpse and sets off on a journey through the post-mortem land."

Screenplay, direction, animation & sound: Barbara Rupik
Music: Maurycy Raczyński
Artistic supervision: Piotr Dumała and Piotr Milczarek

Congratulations!