Jara Sofija Ostan

The award for Best Actress in a Leading Role goes to Jara Sofija Ostan for her extraordinarily subtle portrayal of a young woman’s inner transformation. With little dialogue, which relies heavily on looks and gestures, Jara Sofija Ostan conveys a complex range of emotions – from fragility and shame to liberation and self-awareness. In her first role on film, Ostan captures, with outstanding authenticity, the contradictions and emotional complexity that give the film its profoundly human and authentic character. Characterised by grave honesty and emotional power, her acting is the film’s central pillar.

For an extremely authentic, subtle and emotionally layered performance. In the film, she sheds light on the challenges of growing up — facing taboos, resisting patriarchy and searching for her own voice — portraying the character of a young woman who fights for the right to be herself. Her screen presence is natural, precise and deeply expressive, radiating an emotional truth that illuminates every frame and gives the film its pulsating heart.

For her remarkably subtle and deeply expressive performance, we felt we could read her face like a book. Much is said through the simplest, most truthful, tiniest expressions and extremely delicate gestures - inviting us to complete what remains unspoken. In many ways, we become the main character, experiencing her feelings, thoughts and sensations, her awakening from within. Leading us on a small journey that becomes immense: a young girl discovering desire, courage, and ultimately herself. For this extraordinary precision and emotional truth, we honour Jara Sofija Ostan with the Best Actress Award.

Slovene: Žirija z veseljem podeljuje posebno omembo debitantki Jari Sofiji Ostan za njeno očarljivo igralsko stvaritev Lucije v filmu Kaj ti je deklica režiserke Urške Djukić. Jara upodobi dekle na pragu ženskosti, ki išče pot skozi motno pokrajino identitete, želja in potrebe po pripadnosti. Njena igra je izjemno subtilna, usmerja jo močan notranji monolog, ki brbota tik pod površjem. Čustva se graciozno pretakajo skoznjo – včasih jih sproža svet okoli nje, včasih spremembe v njej. Hrepenenje po povezanosti z drugimi dekleti in zapleten odnos z učiteljem odsevata v njenih očeh, molku in mirnosti. Igralska kreacija Jare Sofije Ostan spaja čustveno inteligenco in zadržanost obenem ter napoveduje razcvet obetavne mlade igralke.