Dir. Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarčík | Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine | 2023
The daily life of a Ukrainian family who live in the tunnels of the Kharkiv subway station to protect themselves from the Russian bombings
71 min.
Hybrid
11 november ONLINE. from 00:00 to 23:59
Photophobia
Dir. Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarčík | Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine | 2023
The daily life of a Ukrainian family who live in the tunnels of the Kharkiv subway station to protect themselves from the Russian bombings
11 november ONLINE. from 00:00 to 23:59
71 min.
Hybrid
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.
About the film
Original language: Russian, Ukrainian
Subtitles: Belarusian | English
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.