Greek cinema has won two important distinctions in the 64th Berlin International Film Festival ("Berlinale") and has proved once more that it can rise up to all challenges, thanks to a generation of talented daring filmmakers.

"Mike" by Petros Silvestros has won the Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film in Generation 14plus section of the festival a film “"that illustrates an intricate topic in only a few minutes. The movie creates a frame which spectators then can fill with their own imagination, leaving space for their own interpretation. With subtle imagery, this film tells a story that takes an unexpected turn."

"At Home," the first feature film of Athanasios Karanikolas has won the Ecumenical Jury prize in the context of the Prizes of the Independent Juries of the festival.

The Ecumenical Jury supported by the Catholic and Protestant Church, since 1992 awards three prizes: its main prize to a film entered in the Competition section and two other prizes to a film in the Panorama section and a film in the Forum section.

See also: Greek News Agenda Greece @ 64th Berlinale