Sabaoth International Film Festival

Johnny

PARABLE AWARD
Johnny
(USA – 88')
Directed by D. David Morin

• EUROPEAN PREMIERE

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This film successfully and powerfully communicates the good news of the gospel in an emotionally engaging way by narrating the story of a boy who chooses to live and to die for Jesus.

The lion of Judah

BEST ANIMATED FILM
The lion of Judah
(USA – 86’)
Directed by Johan Sturm

• EUROPEAN PREMIERE

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This animated film received the award because of the originality of the subject, the likeability of the characters that captures the audience, the simplicity and un-religiosity with which the Jewish culture in Jesus’ time and his crucifixion are described in a way that is comprehensible to all. For these reasons, the film is also suitable for adults.

The secrets of Jonathan Sperry

BEST CHILDREN/YOUTH FILM
The secrets of Jonathan Sperry
(USA – 96’)
Directed by Rich Christiano

• EUROPEAN PREMIERE

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This film successfully indicates an alternative path that can be taken in order to learn how to defend oneself from the mediatic violence we are subject to (more than often in a passive way) that numbs our consciences.
The director Rich Christiano has faced a great challenge in his production and obtained an even greater victory: that of sowing a message of love into the future generations so that a great harvest might be reaped.

Spurgeon: the people’s preacher

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Spurgeon: the people’s preacher
(UK – 75’)
Directed by Crawford Telfer

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This documentary has two great qualities: on the one hand, the excellent screenplay and historical reconstruction of the characters (who really existed) and of the extraordinary testimonies of their lives which are alternated with images and clips taken from film archives: on the other hand, it’s ability to draw the spectator into the narration.