'Filthy' Wins Grand Jury Prize at Sheffield DocFest 2026; Full Winners List
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Matthew Carey
Toasted golden, schmeared with insight. Top of the rack.
Summary
Sheffield DocFest, the UK's leading nonfiction film festival, concluded its 33rd edition with awards. The documentary 'Filthy' (Sucia – Per què no vas fer res?) by Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar won the Grand Jury Prize in International Competition, qualifying for Oscar consideration. The film follows Mestanza, a sexual assault survivor who channeled her experience into a theatre play while pursuing her aggressor through legal channels. Other winners include 'Magma' and 'Maybe Tomorrow.'
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· 3 pulledFilthy (Sucia – Per què no vas fer res?), directed by Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar, won the Grand Jury Prize in International Competition Sunday night, automatically qualifying the film for Oscar consideration.
The documentary centers on Mestanza, an actress who became the victim of a sexual assault.
Defying pressure to remain silent, Mestanza channeled 'her experience into a raw, fearless theatre play while simultaneously pursuing her aggressor through years'
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