September 19, 2012 - 16:13 AMT
Artak Igityan’s Sunrise over Lake Van wins Sevastopol Film Fest prize

Armenian helmer Artak Igityan’s Sunrise over Lake Van won Sevastopol International Film Festival prize for the best full-length film debut.

At Ukraine-hosted film fest, Dmitry Suvorov’s Whore garnered the prize for the best short film debut, with Fuad Ibragimbekov and Sergey Shvydkoy’s Fly By winning a prize for professionalism.

Special Jury Prize went to Aleksei Fedorchenko’s That Light, best director award was granted to Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom. Aleksei Mizgirev’s Konvoy stars Oleg Vasilkov and Azamat Nigmanov were honored as best actors.

Michael Haneke’s Amour won the festival Grand Prix, annews.ru said.