2014

by Elwira Niewiera & Piotr Rosołowski
RBB/ARTE, Otter Films, zero one film

76 min.

Rafael – the minister of sports of an unrecognized country, and Natasha – a Russian opera singer, try living together in Abkhazia – a war-torn future-less country. Observing their difficult relations, we see life in a place marked by war and nationalism. The film portrays trapped people dreaming of peace, normality and happiness.

Festivals and Awards (selection):

Interreligious Prize for a feature film, Vision du Rèel, Nyon 2014
Best International Documentary at Krakow Film Festival 2014
Best Cinematography at Krakow Film Festival 2014
Best National Film at Krakow Film Festival 2014
„Silver Apricot“ International Competion, 11. Int. Filmfestival Jerewan
International Documentary Competition/Feature Dox – Winner at DokuFest Prizren, Kosovo
Winner „Let me follow the call“ Section at Budapest International Documentary Festival
„Golden Dove“ for Best German Doc at Dok Leipzig 2014