A Triumph of Authenticity: The Documentary Better Go Mad in the Wild Wins the Sun in a Net Award
During the gala evening of the Slnko v sieti (Sun in a Net) National Film Awards, the Slovak Film and Television Academy confirmed what audiences and critics had suspected for a while: the power of a sincere story and profound humanity resonates the most. The documentary Raději zešílet v divočině (I'd Rather Go Mad in the Wild) took home the award in the Best Documentary Film category.
Three Czech Lions for Better Go mad in the Wild
The film Better Go Mad in the Wild won three awards at the Czech Lion ceremony: Best Documentary Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. It converted three out of its four nominations into wins. This marks a historic moment: never before has a documentary film won three Czech Lions, and for the first time, a documentary triumphed in the Best Cinematography category.
Better Go Mad in the Wild wins the Tempo Youth Award in Sweden
The film won the Tempo Youth Award, impressing the young jury with its authentic and unique portrayal of the brothers’ life beyond civilization. Blending poetic imagery, the harshness of nature, and childlike innocence, it lets viewers experience the characters’ emotions and find their own meaning in the story.
Better Go Mad in the Wild wins the Grand Prize in Budapest
The film, praised by the jury for its exceptional use of visual, musical, dramaturgical, and metaphorical elements, offers an unforgettable journey into the surreal essence of human relationships and radiates pure joy and the freedom of existence.
Miro Remo Wins Again at Cinematik
Director Miro Remo received the Mayor of Piešťany’s Award for the film Raději zešílet v divočině at the Cinematik Festival in 2025. This marks his fourth award at the festival. Remo’s previous films had also received recognition from the jury.