a film by Eliane Esther Bots
the Netherlands | 22' | 2021 | documentary
In Flow of Words follows the narratives of three interpreters of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. They interpreted shocking testimonies from witnesses, victims and perpetrators, without ever allowing their own emotions, feelings and personal histories to be present. Contrary to their position at the tribunal, this film places their voices and experiences center stage.
Festivals and awards
Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland (4 – 14 August, 2021)
Pardi di Domani Won: Best Direction Prize – BONALUMI Engineering & Short Film candidate for the European Film Awards
Pardi di Domani Won: Best Direction Prize – BONALUMI Engineering & Short Film candidate for the European Film Awards
New York Film Festival, United States (24 September – 10 October, 2021)
Currents
Currents
Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada (1 – 11 October, 2021)
Modes
Modes
Hamptons International Film Festival, United States (7 – 13 October, 2021)
Short Film Competition Won: Best Short Documentary
Short Film Competition Won: Best Short Documentary
GwangHwaMun International Short Film Festival, South-Korea (14 – 19 October, 2021)
International Competition Won: Special Jury Award
International Competition Won: Special Jury Award
Chicago International Film Festival, United States (13 – 24 October, 2021)
Documentary Short Film Competition
Documentary Short Film Competition
Valladolid International Film Festival, Spain (23 – 30 October, 2021)
Time of History Competition
Time of History Competition
Uppsala Short Film Festival, Sweden (25 – 31 October, 2021)
International Competition Special Mention
International Competition Special Mention
Curta Cinema – Rio de Janeiro International Short Film Festival (3 – 10 November, 2021)
International Competition
International Competition
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur, Switzerland (9 – 14 November, 2021)
International Competition
International Competition
AFI Fest, United States (10 – 14 November, 2021)
Short Film Competition
Short Film Competition
Kinemastik International Short Film Festival, Malta (14 – 21 November, 2021)
Official Selection
Official Selection
Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival, Romania (16 – 21 November, 2021)
International Competition
International Competition
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, the Netherlands (17 – 28 November, 2021)
Best of Fests
Best of Fests
Festival on Wheels, Turkey (26 November – 8 December, 2021)
Official Selection
Official Selection
Beirut Shorts International Film Festival (30 November – 3 December, 2021)
Official Selection Special Jury Mention
Official Selection Special Jury Mention
Aguilar Film Festival, Spain (3 – 12 December, 2021)
Competition Honourable Mention for Best Short Film
Competition Honourable Mention for Best Short Film
Cinema Verite – International Documentary Film Festival, Iran (9 – 16 December, 2021)
Short Film Competition Special Jury Prize
Short Film Competition Special Jury Prize
Watch Docs International Film Festival, Poland (10 – 19 December, 2021)
Official Selection
Official Selection
Roots Film Festival, the Netherlands (18 December, 2021)
Official Selection
Official Selection
Eastern Neighbours Film Festival, Netherlands (12 – 16 January, 2022)
Official Selection
Official Selection
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, France (28 January – 5 February, 2022)
International Competition Won: Award for Best Documentary
International Competition Won: Award for Best Documentary
Festival Internacional de Cine Documental Miradasdoc, Spain (28 January – 5 February, 2022)
Best Short Documentary Competition
Best Short Documentary Competition
Filmer le travail, France (4 – 13 February, 2022)
International Competition
International Competition
Dublin International Film Festival, Ireland (23 February – 6 March, 2022)
Short Film Competition
Short Film Competition
