{"id":13710,"date":"2025-12-10T17:41:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13710"},"modified":"2025-12-10T17:41:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:11:45","slug":"norwegian-film-safe-house-wins-the-prestigious-icft-unesco-gandhi-medal-at-56th-international-film-festival-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=13710","title":{"rendered":"Norwegian Film “Safe House” Wins the Prestigious ICFT\u2013UNESCO Gandhi Medal at 56th International Film Festival of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Norwegian Film “Safe House” Wins the Prestigious ICFT\u2013UNESCO Gandhi Medal at 56th International Film Festival of India<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\n\u201cSafe House\u201d highlights moral dilemmas faced by those striving to uphold humanity amid chaos<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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#IFFIWood, 28 November 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Norwegian film \u201cSafe House\u201d, directed by Eirik Svensson, has been awarded the ICFT\u2013UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) for its outstanding contribution to cinema that promotes peace, non-violence, and intercultural dialogue.\u200b The award was received by Manouj Kadaamh, Honorary Representative of ICFT\u2013UNESCO Paris on behalf of the film\u2019s director Eirik Svensson and presented by MD, NFDC, Shri Prakash Magdum.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Set over 15 intense hours inside a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Bangui during the 2013 civil war in the Central African Republic, \u201cSafe House\u201d is a gripping, humane drama inspired by true events. The film explores the ethics of care, courage, and responsibility as a team of aid workers grapples with impossible choices in a war zone. Through real-time storytelling, the film highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the moral dilemmas faced by those striving to uphold humanity amid chaos.\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Instituted in collaboration with the International Council for Film, Television, and Audiovisual Communication (ICFT) and UNESCO, this award honours films that reflect ideals of tolerance, intercultural dialogue, and culture of peace.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The jury commended “Safe House” for its powerful, authentic depiction of moral courage and humanitarian values under extreme pressure, as well as its ability to transcend cultural boundaries and connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level. The film\u2019s real-time narrative, grounded in true events, highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by aid workers in conflict zones, emphasizing the universal themes of compassion, responsibility, and the sanctity of human life. Its restrained, suspenseful storytelling and the lead performance by Kristine Kujath Thorp strengthened its impact, making it a compelling choice for the ICFT\u2013UNESCO Gandhi Medal.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Eirik Svensson, a new generation Norwegian filmmaker, has previously received acclaim for his earlier works, including \u201cOne Night in Oslo\u201d and \u201cHarajuku.\u201d \u201cSafe House\u201d had its world premiere as the opening feature of the 48th G\u00f6teborg Film Festival 2025, where it won the Audience Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film.\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The award underscores IFFI\u2019s mission to showcase global cinema that fosters compassion, unity, and dialogue among cultures, affirming cinema\u2019s transformative power to build bridges across societies.\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n