Belgian Film 6TM Wins New Visions Award at Ji.hlava Festival
TL;DR
- Belgian film 6TM secured the New Visions Award
- The award recognizes the most promising European project
- The film is a family comedy with magic realism
- It was presented at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival
- Director Karim Akalay and producer Walid Bekhti received the honor
Belgian documentary 6TM, directed by Karim Akalay and produced by Walid Bekhti, was awarded the New Visions Award for the most promising European project at the Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. The film is described as a family comedy in three chapters that blends magic realism with community resilience. The award was presented on Friday during the festival’s closing ceremony.
Why It Matters
The award highlights emerging European documentary talent and showcases Belgium’s creative output on an international stage. Recognition at a prominent festival can open doors for wider distribution and collaboration, benefiting filmmakers and audiences across North America and India who follow global documentary trends.
Oct 30, 2026 · Updated 10/30/2026, 11:19:04 PM · Reported with: Variety
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