The Kyiv Files
What happens to you once you find out that the state has been watching you for years?
A story of the friendship between Ania and her mother-in-law Lidka. Ania is strong-minded and determined. Lidka is her opposite, shy and reserved. She has just left her abusive husband as they meet inside a newsstand kiosk which Ania runs. The two women work on a divorce petition that would enable Lidka to begin a new life, free of fear and violence. Despite many harsh words and continuing challenges, they slowly develop a bond that gives them courage and strength.
The Kiosk is a highly emotional film about female solidarity in the face of abuse.
As we enter their limited space, we get to know two characters who are within our reach. Each gesture, look and tear become incredibly powerful when seen up close.
Daniel Stopa
Małgorzata Staroń
Stanisław Cuske, Jozefina Gocman, Pawel Chorzepa
Zbigniew Malecki
What happens to you once you find out that the state has been watching you for years?
However, when the mini pig miraculously grows into a 500-kilo beast, the neat neighbourhood, the police and the residents of the housing revolt.
After winning the Ukrainian championship with her tightknit group of friends, Nastia is forced to flee to Germany with her grandmother due to the war in Ukraine.
Three adult actresses pretend to be twelve-year-old girls for an experiment that opens up the topic of child sexual abuse.
The film weaves together themes relating to the bond between humans and nature, and the profound impact of gardening during turbulent times.