Synopsis: “Mother” tells the story of Vitaly Ivanov – a miner on the Ukraine/Russian border who discovers a ringing phone – and tragically so much more – in his backyard. “Mother” is based on the true-life story of the miners of Rozsypne, Ukraine who combed the fields in Donetsk to retrieve the bodies of the victims of the MH17 disaster.
About the Filmmaker: Salomon, is a self-taught filmmaker whose international background–––a childhood spent in Johannesburg––– , Dubai, and Sydney–––figures strongly in his distinctive, visceral yet meditative work. His textural and experimental style tries to find new ways of exploring visual and narrative storytelling – always with a human story at its core.
Screening Times:
This film is showing in the Mix Tape Vol. 1 shorts screening at The Forum Auditorium on 11th November at 17:15.
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Details
| Released: | 2023 |
| Runtime: | 20 Mins |
| Director: | Salomon Ligthelm |
| Country: | Ukraine |
| Producer: | Daniel Linnik-Zhuravliov |
| Writers: | Salomon Ligthelm, Joshua Sullivan, Luca Degani |
| Key Cast: | Chris Galust |
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