It poses questions about the idea of an individual choice within a cornered society.

[See the full list of CPH:DOX winners below].

Deadline spoke with Niederzoll in Berlin where the documentary held its world premiere (read about thathere).

‘Motherland’ wins the top award at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, Denmark Friday, March 24, 2023

‘Motherland’ wins the top award at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, Denmark Friday, March 24, 2023Courtesy of Emiril Agerskov/CPH:DOX

The Hostage Takersearned a Special Mention in the F:act Award competition.

The Nordic:Dox Award went toMrs.

Hansen & the Bad Companions, directed by Jella Bethmann, with a Special Mention there going toLynx Man.

WGA West building in Hollywood

‘Motherland’Courtesy of CPH:DOX

The film directed by Agniia Galdanova centers on a daring and innovative performer from Russias frozen hinterlands.

The New:Vision Award was claimed byAn Asian Ghost Story, directed by Bo Wang.

Jurors awarded two special mentions in that category one going toThe Secret Gardenand another toPacific Club.

A Special Mention was awarded toThe Mountainsfrom director Christian Einshj.

This is the 20thanniversary for CPH:DOX, which has become one of the worlds leading all-documentary festivals.

In addition to the categories above, awards were presented in the parallel CPH:DOX Forum event.