Georgian film 'April' wins best film and best performance at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

The Georgian film "April" won two awards at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, including Best Film and Best Performance for Ia Sukhitashvili. Directed by Dea Kulumbegashvili, the film explores the challenges faced by a healthcare provider amid serious accusations. Tato Kotetishvili received the Best Director award for his debut film "Holy Electricity." The Jury Grand Prize went to Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light," which tells the story of two nurses in Mumbai. Other notable winners included Lakshmipriya Devi for Best Youth Film with "Boong," and "The Missing" from the Philippines, which won Best Animated Film. The documentary award went to "No Other Land," highlighting perspectives on conflict in Palestine and Israel.