For its simplicity and truthfulness in the subtle evocation of love as the ultimate act of our existence.

For its strong character study, which opens for us a window on the multi-faceted realities of contemporary urban life in the southern hemisphere.

For its freshness of touch and vivid representation of a sprirtual (and very human) world which cinema had left so far unexplored.

For a first feature, taken from a story by the director's father, which shows great sympathy for her poverty-stricken characters and a real understanding of the corrupt nature of a society based on the power of money and the hypocrisy of the political process. Tied with Bye Bye Africa (1999).

For a debut which underlines in a fresh and audacious way the intense difficulties faced by film-makers, and the cinema itself, in presentday Africa. Tied with Deveeri (1999).