CRO FILM "NAUSIKAJA" AWARDED AT FILM FESTIVALS IN RUSSIA, ITALY

ZAGREB, July 4 (Hina) - The Croatian film "Nausikaja" and its scriptwriter/director Vicko Ruic were awarded the Film Critics "Chance Debut" Award for Best First Film at the World "Festival of Festivals" in St. Petersburg. The fourth edition of the film festival, which represents the best achievements in the world film industry in the past two years, was held between 23 and 30 June. This year's selection consisted of 109 films from various world festivals and comprised the works of the most famous directors, including James Ivory, Andrzej Wajda, Roman Polanski, Kenneth Loach, Xie Fei and others. Ruic and his film competed against 15 other films, which included directing debuts by Liv Ullman, Michael Rymer, Philip Davis and Garth Maxwell. "Nausikaja" was also awarded a plaque for successful participation in the competition at the "Mystfest" International Film Festival held in Cattolica, Italy, between 23 and 29 June. (hina) ha jn 041413 MET jul 96