Winner of the Golden St. George MIFF-2009 became "Peter on the road to the kingdom of heaven" Nikolai Dostal . The new work of the author tells the story of the village idiot Petit, who imagines himself the defender of law and order.
Special prize "Silver George" got the picture "Miracle" Alexander Proshkin. At the core of her story is a real event of fifty years ago, also known as "Standing ZoeВ».
В«Best Director recognized Mariana Chenille," actor "- Vladimir Ilyin," actress "- Helen Kostiuk .
В«music for hurdy-gurdy" Kira Muratova won two awards at once: from the jury and FIPRESCI International Federation of Film Clubs for the best film of the competition program.
Honorary Prize "for their conquest of vertices acting" posthumously awarded Oleg Jankowski.
31-th Moscow International Film Festival held from 19 to 28 June. Chairman of the jury this year was Paul Lungin, and his latest work "The King" and opened the event.