In June 2012, the 34th Moscow International Film Festival was held - one of the largest in Europe. During the week, the organizers showed the jury more than 200 films. For the main prize fought 17 films.
The winners of the MIFF-2012 were the following films:
1. "Garbage". The film received the main prize - "Golden George". The prize also went to actor Eddie Marsan for Best Actor. Directed by Tinj Krishnan from the UK. The movie tells about a retired military Frank, suffering from mental illness and alcoholism. After meeting a homeless girl Lynette, his life changes dramatically.
2. "Expiration date". Special prize "Silver George". Director - Kenya Marquez from Mexico. In the story, the woman of Ramona lost her son. At the police station, she meets a criminal investigations master who is very interested in this disappearance.
3. The Horde. Prize for the best directorial work "Silver George". For the best female role, the prize received Rosa Khayrullina. Director - Andrey Proshkin from Russia. The action takes place in the XIV century, during the reign of the Horde. When the Hansha is seriously ill, the Moscow healer Alexy is called to her. He still does not know what awaits him there.
4. "Destroyers." The film was named the winner of the "Perspectives" competition and received "Silver George". The director is Dictinna Hood from the UK. In the story, a young family, Daffyd and Donna, come to the village where David spent his childhood. But when his brother Nick appears, the couple’s relationship begins to crumble, and Donna realizes that she does not know her husband at all.
5. "In search of Shugarmen." The film was awarded "Silver George" as the best documentary. Director - Malik Benjellul (Great Britain-Sweden). Fans of musician Rodriguez, who died many years ago, decide to find out what really happened to him. In the search process they have to make unexpected discoveries.
6. "The Brain Centrifuge Project. The best short film. Director - Till Novak from Germany. The film tells about the experiments that have been carried out since the 1970s to identify the effects of hobbies on the brain. The film addresses the issue of finding a person freedom and happiness.
