July 25, 2012

NEWS / AWARDS: UNICEF gives special award at Odessa International Film Festival


ODESSA, Ukraine, 16/17 July 2012 – In Ukraine UNICEF gave a Special Award to film “Backstreet Champions” by Akhtem Seytablaev that tells about children and people living on the streets. This movie has been taken part in the competition of Odessa International Film Festival for the best film. It is based on a real story showing how football can help to change for better life of people in difficult life circumstances and vulnerable children.

Yukie Mokuo, UNICEF Representative in Ukraine, presented our prize during the press-conference to the production team of film “Backstreet Champions” and thanked for drawing public’s attention to important social issues through visual art. This award was nominated for the first time in the 15th year history of UNICEF presence in Ukraine.

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