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\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlivia and the Invisible Earthquake<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlivia, Tim and their mother lose their flat and are temporarily rehoused in a flat earmarked for demolition. To keep her brother\u2019s spirits up, Olivia pretends that everything is part of a film being made, with Tim in the lead role. It\u2019s vital that everyone sticks together, and the film ends happily. This is an animated Ken Loach, for Years 4 to 6, with warmth and finesse. Nominated for Barnfonden’s Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
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Motivation:<\/strong> After an opening that feels lifted straight out of an American teen movie, the director unexpectedly leads us into existential reflections on reconciliation, responsibility, and compassion. On the one hand, this film is a goofy comedy about a fourteen-year-old boy\u2019s attempts to seduce the girl next door, on the other, a political drama about how much family members need to rely on each other when wages don\u2019t even cover the rent and the social safety net is missing. In 84 minutes, the audience goes through laughter, emotional turmoil and thoughts on what truly matters in life. This year\u2019s winner of the Church of Sweden Film Award is Olmo<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinner:<\/strong> Olmo<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Fernando Eimbcke<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t <\/div> \t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.buff.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BUFF2026_olmo.jpg\")
\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlmo<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlmo is secretly in love with the girl next door but is hopelessly awkward and uncool to impress her. But the chance of a lifetime appears: if he can get hold of a stereo, he and his friend can go to a party with her. The problem is that Olmo has to stay home and take care of his father who has MS. A humorous and visually appealing gem.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
\n \n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYoung People\u2019s Jury for Film Award \u2013 25.000 sek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Motivation:<\/strong> This movie tells a story about how friendship and solidarity can help people overcome tough situations in life. It shows how teenagers often face intense pressure due to the people around them and the expectations people have for them. With natural acting, great cinematography, and emotional music, the film keeps you engaged from start to finish. The strong performances and touching story leave the audience with hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinner:<\/strong> The Girls From Above<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0B\u00e9rang\u00e8re McNeese<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t <\/div> \t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.buff.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BUFF2026_the-girls-from-above.jpg\")
\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Girls from Above<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tH\u00e9lo\u00efse runs away from her youth home and meets Mallorie, who offers her to move in with her. The apartment becomes H\u00e9lo\u00efse’s new home and the girls who live there, her new family. But they all carry wounds and secrets that threaten the fragile balance between them. A strong and engaging film about finding strength in unexpected places.\nNominated for the FIPRESCI Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
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Motivation:<\/strong> Region Sk\u00e5ne\u2019s award for best short film goes to a work permeated by warmth, even as it explores the vulnerability of children whose families fail to provide safety. Thanks to its subtly heightened realism, we are drawn into a quietly suspenseful story about friendship. Here, boys are allowed to be both victims and perpetrators without ever losing their human complexity. Rarely have we seen a short film that so effectively, both stylistically and dramaturgically, portrays the way out of loneliness from a consistent child\u00b4s perspective. The winner of the short film award 2026 is The Corkscrew..<\/em>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinner:<\/strong> The Corkscrew<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Torfinn Iversen
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\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Corkscrew<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStanding up for a friend can sometimes mean facing the consequences of your actions. Lucas\u2019s complicated friendship with Leo takes a dramatic turn during a school trip on a winter day just before Christmas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
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Motivation:<\/strong> This curious story made us sit on the edge of our seats and made us and the audience laugh out loud. The film show us a world that is dominated by adults, but as we all know they are seldom right. It shows children a world that is so close, but also so far away. This film has been crafted with a lot of detail and love for the image. This film is an unusual invitation to audiences to reflect on the systems that keep us place and imagine a future outside of them. Sometimes it takes something small to change the perspective of a community. And therefore this film learns us to not judge a book by its cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinner:<\/strong> Dante<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Linda Hamb\u00e4ck<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t <\/div> \t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.buff.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BUFF2026_Dante.jpg\")
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe bank vault is raided the same evening that Helge is promoted to Chief. Everyone thinks that Helge is responsible. Together with a garbage-seeking rat named Dante and her work-experience student, Helge takes up the hunt to find the real culprits. This is an exciting jigsaw of a mystery for children that includes some unexpected alliances.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
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Motivation:<\/strong> When someone moves, the void of what is left behind can feel enormous. Through Pola’s journey, we see a main character who, when she gets involved in a bigger cause, dares to open up to new communities outside the safe bestie bubble. It is an exuberant film with talented actors, a wonderful summer theme and a story that, like a roller coaster, takes us through all the emotions of summer.
The film reminds us that democracy is something we easily take for granted and forget to use \u2013 but it is a tool for everyone, regardless of age. It is an inspiring example that children’s opinions matter and that, when they raise their voices, they deserve to be listened to.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinner:<\/strong> Splish Splash Forever!<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Natascha Beller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t <\/div> \t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.buff.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BUFF2026_Splish-Splash-forever_3.jpg\")
\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSplish Splash Forever!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest friends Pola and Polly are looking forward to a long and lovely summer holiday together at the outdoor pool. But things don’t go as planned, and now Pola must find a solution to get both the pool and a lost friend back. A colorful and summery film filled to the brim with positive energy. Nominated for Barnfonden’s Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
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FIPRESCI, The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de la Presse Cin\u00e9matographique, or International Federation of Film Critics, is presenting its first award at BUFF. The collaboration has been made possible by ECFA and will recognize a film that demonstrates outstanding artistic quality and resonates with its audience in an exemplary manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motivation: Our choice is a story where freestyle rap takes on a form of therapy, protest and a display of raw energy. It is a hard-hitting coming-of-age tale where rhythm becomes the language of survival. Beneath its pounding verses lies the legacy of a muslim mother from Mali living in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhose strength and traditions resonate in every line the protagonist speaks. Words are bullets here \u2013 tools for self-empowerment that evolve into a quest for identity. The lyrics themselves become the film\u2019s true cinematic space, building towards a final battle. For this celebration of language, identity and courage, we unanimously honor Beef (Ruido) and its director, Ingride Santos, with the FIPRESCI Prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winner:<\/strong> Beef<\/a>, directed by Ingride Santos<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t <\/div> \t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.buff.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BUFF2026_beef.jpg\")
\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeef<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLati, a young rapper of African descent, finds her refuge in freestyle and rap battles after her father’s death. But it’s no bed of roses. She faces disapproval from her traditional mother, has difficulty keeping up with her dental studies, and the battle arena is both a sexist and racist environment. She is secretly trained by Judy, a former rapper. An 8 mile, BUFF-style. Nominated for the FIPRESCI Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
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Winner: Gunilla C\u00e9len<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nBUFF Nordic Star<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Throughout the year, these Nordic actors stand out a little extra and we want to highlight their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ellen Edith Pultz-Hansen as Mira in\u00a0Mira<\/a>
Saga Stenman as Chris in\u00a0Nipster<\/a>
Luiza Idrizi as Ronja in Stargate \u2013 en julber\u00e4ttelse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The jurys have spoken and here are the results. The City of Malm\u00f6 Children\u2019s Film Award \u2013 100.000 sek Motivation: To an authentic\u00a0and unsentimental film that does not shy away from depicting painful\u00a0experiences head-on.\u00a0The\u00a0dialogue and humour consistently hit the right tone. It is a masterfully written\u00a0and unpredictable journey that entertains while being completely believable, dancing\u00a0beautifully […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":71042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1554],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buff-2026"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlivia, Tim and their mother lose their flat and are temporarily rehoused in a flat earmarked for demolition. To keep her brother\u2019s spirits up, Olivia pretends that everything is part of a film being made, with Tim in the lead role. It\u2019s vital that everyone sticks together, and the film ends happily. This is an animated Ken Loach, for Years 4 to 6, with warmth and finesse. Nominated for Barnfonden’s Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Church of Sweden Award \u2013 100.000 sek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Motivation:<\/strong> After an opening that feels lifted straight out of an American teen movie, the director unexpectedly leads us into existential reflections on reconciliation, responsibility, and compassion. On the one hand, this film is a goofy comedy about a fourteen-year-old boy\u2019s attempts to seduce the girl next door, on the other, a political drama about how much family members need to rely on each other when wages don\u2019t even cover the rent and the social safety net is missing. In 84 minutes, the audience goes through laughter, emotional turmoil and thoughts on what truly matters in life. This year\u2019s winner of the Church of Sweden Film Award is Olmo<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winner:<\/strong> Olmo<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Fernando Eimbcke<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlmo is secretly in love with the girl next door but is hopelessly awkward and uncool to impress her. But the chance of a lifetime appears: if he can get hold of a stereo, he and his friend can go to a party with her. The problem is that Olmo has to stay home and take care of his father who has MS. A humorous and visually appealing gem.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n Motivation:<\/strong> This movie tells a story about how friendship and solidarity can help people overcome tough situations in life. It shows how teenagers often face intense pressure due to the people around them and the expectations people have for them. With natural acting, great cinematography, and emotional music, the film keeps you engaged from start to finish. The strong performances and touching story leave the audience with hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winner:<\/strong> The Girls From Above<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0B\u00e9rang\u00e8re McNeese<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tH\u00e9lo\u00efse runs away from her youth home and meets Mallorie, who offers her to move in with her. The apartment becomes H\u00e9lo\u00efse’s new home and the girls who live there, her new family. But they all carry wounds and secrets that threaten the fragile balance between them. A strong and engaging film about finding strength in unexpected places.\nNominated for the FIPRESCI Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n Motivation:<\/strong> Region Sk\u00e5ne\u2019s award for best short film goes to a work permeated by warmth, even as it explores the vulnerability of children whose families fail to provide safety. Thanks to its subtly heightened realism, we are drawn into a quietly suspenseful story about friendship. Here, boys are allowed to be both victims and perpetrators without ever losing their human complexity. Rarely have we seen a short film that so effectively, both stylistically and dramaturgically, portrays the way out of loneliness from a consistent child\u00b4s perspective. The winner of the short film award 2026 is The Corkscrew..<\/em> Winner:<\/strong> The Corkscrew<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Torfinn Iversen \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStanding up for a friend can sometimes mean facing the consequences of your actions. Lucas\u2019s complicated friendship with Leo takes a dramatic turn during a school trip on a winter day just before Christmas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n Motivation:<\/strong> This curious story made us sit on the edge of our seats and made us and the audience laugh out loud. The film show us a world that is dominated by adults, but as we all know they are seldom right. It shows children a world that is so close, but also so far away. This film has been crafted with a lot of detail and love for the image. This film is an unusual invitation to audiences to reflect on the systems that keep us place and imagine a future outside of them. Sometimes it takes something small to change the perspective of a community. And therefore this film learns us to not judge a book by its cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winner:<\/strong> Dante<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Linda Hamb\u00e4ck<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe bank vault is raided the same evening that Helge is promoted to Chief. Everyone thinks that Helge is responsible. Together with a garbage-seeking rat named Dante and her work-experience student, Helge takes up the hunt to find the real culprits. This is an exciting jigsaw of a mystery for children that includes some unexpected alliances.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n Motivation:<\/strong> When someone moves, the void of what is left behind can feel enormous. Through Pola’s journey, we see a main character who, when she gets involved in a bigger cause, dares to open up to new communities outside the safe bestie bubble. It is an exuberant film with talented actors, a wonderful summer theme and a story that, like a roller coaster, takes us through all the emotions of summer. Winner:<\/strong> Splish Splash Forever!<\/a>, directed by:\u00a0Natascha Beller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest friends Pola and Polly are looking forward to a long and lovely summer holiday together at the outdoor pool. But things don’t go as planned, and now Pola must find a solution to get both the pool and a lost friend back. A colorful and summery film filled to the brim with positive energy. Nominated for Barnfonden’s Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n Motivation: Our choice is a story where freestyle rap takes on a form of therapy, protest and a display of raw energy. It is a hard-hitting coming-of-age tale where rhythm becomes the language of survival. Beneath its pounding verses lies the legacy of a muslim mother from Mali living in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhose strength and traditions resonate in every line the protagonist speaks. Words are bullets here \u2013 tools for self-empowerment that evolve into a quest for identity. The lyrics themselves become the film\u2019s true cinematic space, building towards a final battle. For this celebration of language, identity and courage, we unanimously honor Beef (Ruido) and its director, Ingride Santos, with the FIPRESCI Prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winner:<\/strong> Beef<\/a>, directed by Ingride Santos<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLati, a young rapper of African descent, finds her refuge in freestyle and rap battles after her father’s death. But it’s no bed of roses. She faces disapproval from her traditional mother, has difficulty keeping up with her dental studies, and the battle arena is both a sexist and racist environment. She is secretly trained by Judy, a former rapper. An 8 mile, BUFF-style. Nominated for the FIPRESCI Award.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n Winner: Gunilla C\u00e9len<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout the year, these Nordic actors stand out a little extra and we want to highlight their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ellen Edith Pultz-Hansen as Mira in\u00a0Mira<\/a> The jurys have spoken and here are the results. The City of Malm\u00f6 Children\u2019s Film Award \u2013 100.000 sek Motivation: To an authentic\u00a0and unsentimental film that does not shy away from depicting painful\u00a0experiences head-on.\u00a0The\u00a0dialogue and humour consistently hit the right tone. It is a masterfully written\u00a0and unpredictable journey that entertains while being completely believable, dancing\u00a0beautifully […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":71042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1554],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buff-2026"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Olmo<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nYoung People\u2019s Jury for Film Award \u2013 25.000 sek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
The Girls from Above<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Region of Sk\u00e5ne Short Film Award \u2013 100 000 kr<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Corkscrew<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nECFA Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Dante<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nBarnfondens\u00b4 Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The film reminds us that democracy is something we easily take for granted and forget to use \u2013 but it is a tool for everyone, regardless of age. It is an inspiring example that children’s opinions matter and that, when they raise their voices, they deserve to be listened to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Splish Splash Forever!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nFipresci \u2013 new award at BUFF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FIPRESCI, The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de la Presse Cin\u00e9matographique, or International Federation of Film Critics, is presenting its first award at BUFF. The collaboration has been made possible by ECFA and will recognize a film that demonstrates outstanding artistic quality and resonates with its audience in an exemplary manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\tFilm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Beef<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\nFOMP Award \u2013 10 000kr<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
BUFF Nordic Star<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Saga Stenman as Chris in\u00a0Nipster<\/a>
Luiza Idrizi as Ronja in Stargate \u2013 en julber\u00e4ttelse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n