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Photophobia
Světloplachost
Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine / 2023 / 71 min
Documentary, Fiction
Photophobia
Světloplachost
Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine / 2023 / 71 min
Documentary, Fiction
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
Writer / Ivan Ostrochovský , Marek Leščák , Pavol Pekarčík Story / Ivan Ostrochovský , Pavol Pekarčík DoP / Ivan Ostrochovský , Pavol Pekarčík Editor / Ivan Ostrochovský , Martin Piga , Pavol Pekarčík Sound / Dušan Kozák , Jakub Jurásek Music / Roman Kurhan , Michal Novinski
Release date / 23 November 2023
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