A 12-year-old boy and his family live in the tunnels of the Kharkiv subway station to escape Russian bombings during the ongoing invasion.
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A 12-year-old boy and his family live in the tunnels of the Kharkiv subway station to escape Russian bombings during the ongoing invasion.
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In the dimly lit tunnels of the Kharkiv subway station, 12-year-old Niki and his family seek shelter from Russian bombings. As they navigate the chaos of war, Niki forms a bond with 11-year-old Vika, who shares his struggles and dreams. Together, they find moments of joy amid the uncertainty, imagining a future where sunlight is safe again. Directed by Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík, Photophobia captures the daily life of families enduring conflict in Ukraine.
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Why Watch
- See the life of a family in Kharkiv's subway tunnels.
- Meet the cast including Nikita Tyshchenko and Viktoriia Mats.
- Find out about the impact of war on daily life.
Did You Know
- Photophobia won the Youth Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 22nd International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights.
- The film was shot in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
- It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023.
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Who directed the film Photophobia?
Photophobia was written and directed by Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík.
What award did Photophobia win at the Venice International Film Festival?
Photophobia won the Europa Cinemas Label Award at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
What is the plot of Photophobia?
The plot follows a Ukrainian family living in the tunnels of the Kharkiv subway station to protect themselves from Russian bombings.
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