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Babushka is a short documentary film directed by Kristina Wagenbauer, focusing on her visit to Russia to see her maternal grandmother, Valentina Nikolaevna Krasiuk, after 25 years apart. The film captures their reunion and the emotional landscape of family ties across generations and distances.
The film premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in November 2021. It has received recognition as a nominee for Best Short Documentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards and for Best Short Documentary at the 24th Quebec Cinema Awards, indicating its impact within the Canadian documentary landscape.
Why Watch
- •Meet Valentina Nikolaevna Krasiuk in Russia.
- •See a family reunion after 25 years apart.
- •Find out about Canadian documentary awards recognition.
Did You Know
•Kristina Wagenbauer had not seen her grandmother for 25 years.
•Babushka premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in November 2021.
•The film was nominated for Best Short Documentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards.
Perfect For
Family relationshipsCanadian cinemaCultural heritage