Müjdeci’s debut ‘Sivas’ wins ‘Special Jury Prize’ at Venice Film Festival

The 71st edition of the Venice Film Festival has ended with “Sivas,” directed by Turkey’s Kaan Müjdeci, winning the Special Jury Prize. 

Set in the steppes of Central Anatolia, the film is a coming-of-age story in which a boy, named Aslan, rescues a wounded Anatolian shepherd in a ditch, after which he forges a strong friendship with his dog. The film’s young actor, Doğan İzci, also won the Bastio D’Oro 2014 Best Actor Award, which was awarded to him by a jury composed of international film critics.  

Swedish director Roy Andersson’s film “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence,” a series of comedic sketches exploring the human condition, won the Golden Lion for best movie at the festival.

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