The documentary "To Hold a Mountain" won the Grand Prix top prize at the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival in Warsaw on Thursday [1].
The victory marks a significant achievement for directors Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić, signaling the film's strong appeal within the international documentary circuit. The recognition in Poland follows a string of critical successes for the production this year.
The film is described as a meditation on sisterhood, grief, and perseverance [1]. Its artistic merit and poignant exploration of these themes earned it the highest honor at the festival [1].
This win adds to the film's growing list of accolades in 2026. Earlier this year, "To Hold a Mountain" was awarded the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival [2].
The Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival is a prominent venue for documentary cinema in Europe. By securing the Grand Prix [1], the film establishes itself as one of the most impactful non-fiction works of the current festival season.
The production continues to gain momentum as it transitions from prestige festival screenings to wider critical consideration. The directors have focused the narrative on the complexities of emotional recovery and familial bonds, which resonated with the Warsaw jury [1].
“"To Hold a Mountain" won the Grand Prix top prize at the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival.”
The dual victory at both Sundance and Millennium Docs Against Gravity positions "To Hold a Mountain" as a frontrunner for major documentary awards. Winning top prizes at both a premier U.S. festival and a leading European event demonstrates the story's universal thematic resonance and high production value, likely increasing its chances for global distribution and streaming acquisitions.
