In 2011, some Asian countries were seriously damaged by natural disasters, such as the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Thailand floods. This background seems to be reflected in the fact that many of the films in the Competition Section were moving stories describing the bonds between people.

God's Own Child

"God's Own Child," selected for the Grand Prix (Best Picture Award), was rated highly for its structure, progressing from comic elements characteristic of Indian movies in the first half, to the tense courtroom atmosphere of the latter half. As the director mentioned, this film was inspired by the American movie, "i am sam," but it nevertheless has a great deal of originality, and the starring actor Vikram's performance is outstanding. For these reasons, we agreed that the influence of "i am sam" was not overly problematic, and we chose "God's Own Child" for the Grand Prix.

Nasi Lemak 2.0
Director: Namewee

For the Most Promising Talent Award, we chose Namewee of "Nasi Lemak 2.0," his debut film, which he directed and starred in, and served as screenplay writer and editor; he also provided music. With cooking as its theme, the film cleverly uses action scenes and music, and was highly praised because it presents an entertaining, positive view of multi-ethnicity. The Most Promising Award was conferred on director Namewee in anticipation of his future as a leading talent in Asian cinema.

Lovely Man

The Sword Identity

Also, "Lovely Man" and "The Sword Identity" received Special Mention, both making strong impressions on some members of the jury. Made on a modest budget, "Lovely Man" was commended for its brilliant artistry, successfully delineating a father and daughter's emotions, and its impressive cinematography. Some members were of the opinion that if a silver prize were to be awarded, this film would be the winner. "The Sword Identity" was commended as a highly accomplished directorial debut with its originality distinguishing it from typical martial arts films.

God's Own Child

Warriors of the Rainbow