"This is a film that left us utterly without words. Not too far from where we stand right now - in an area still largely controlled by ISIS - is an abyss of human suffering where a group of extraordinary people are fighting back. The jury was staggered by unforgettable acts of courage carried out by women who went through living hell but refused to stay victimized. Their acts of heroism, while risking their own lives, shine as a beacon of hope, not only for their own community but for the entire human spirit. For its brave and rare documentation of this still burning issue that most news outlets have somewhat abandoned, and for its ability to craft a story so powerful yet full of everyday beautiful simple moments of life, the jury decides to award the film Sabaya as the best International Film."