Ameer Sultan For his strong control of his craft, an expressionistic vision of his community and combining a modern technique with a classic narrative.
Rakesh Sharma For its clarification of issues that spawned hate and violence between Hindus and Moslems in Gujarat, its analysis of propaganda mechanisms for political purposes, and its measured voice to seek a final solution to the conflict.
Li Yu For its courageous subject matter and for its decision not to exploit its protagonists but rather have confidence in the reaction of the families towards the two protagonists.
