In Murmansk named the winners of the film competition “In the world lens – the Arctic”

In Murmansk summed up the results of the contest “In the world lens – the Arctic”. This was reported by the press service of the film production center of the region.

The competition was held within the framework of the XVIII International Film Festival "Northern Character". During the week, participants showed films about the North and the Arctic, and their works were disassembled by filmmakers and audiences.

The best feature film was “Frozen Coast” from the Murmansk region. The best documentary was recognized as “Dreams of Lahya” by Vadim Likhachev.

They were also awarded in three other nominations. The diploma for the best debut was received by “Protecting the North Coast” by Anna Zaitseva. The diploma for the screen embodiment of the folklore of the indigenous peoples of the North was awarded to the “Sami Tale” by Kristina Borodina from Murmansk. The diploma for the best portrait of the city and citizens received the “Ideal Murmansk resident” of the production center from the Murmansk region.

The festival takes place in Murmansk from 2 to 8 November 2026.

Earlier, MK in Murmansk reported that 115 films out of 420 applications were selected for the Northern Character Film Festival in Murmansk.