7th(2022)
Opening Film (1) | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION (30) |
ASIAN COMPETITION (12) | PANORAMA (29) |
FOCUS (56) | TOGETHER (25) |
UMFF PROJECT (6) | Closing Film (1) |
Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
On the island of Ostrov in the Caspian Sea the inhabitants, left alone by the Russian state after the collapse of the Soviet Union, survive through poaching. Ivan goes out to sea risking his life and freedom. In addition to the political aspect, the film¡¯s empathetic view also paints a touching family portrait of its protagonists, who cling to a sense of hope in their family and community.
Svetlana Rodina, Laurent StoopSvetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Svetlana Rodina worked as a reporter and host for television programs on the RTR. In 2011, she became the editor-in-chief of the documentary dept. of United Media Group, one of the largest production companies in Russia. Laurent Stoop was born in Lausanne. He has a degree in literature and photography.