Transnistra

Transnistra
Growing up
Anna Eborn
Sweden, Denmark, Belgium
2019
93min
Russian, Romanian, Ukrainian

In the self-appointed nation of Transnistria, a group of 16-year-olds search for safety, freedom and meaning. The film’s focus largely falls on Tanya, a headstrong and caring young woman who spends her time among a ragtag group of young males, each of whom seem to be in love with her; they treat her as one of their own while alternately vying for her affections and wisdom. Having not completed their school studies and unable to find work, the small crew spend their time exploring abandoned construction sites. Transnistria is not, however, an idyllic environment for young people. The former communist state’s past hangs heavy in the air, and the future seems to offer frighteningly limited possibilities.

Projections: 
11.13. Wednesday 16:15
Kino - Small Hall
English & Hungarian Subtitles
11.15. Friday 16:00
Toldi - Big Hall
English & Hungarian Subtitles
11.17. Sunday 20:45
Kino - Small Hall
English & Hungarian Subtitles
Producer: 
David Herdies
Michael Krotkiewski
Editor: 
Anna Eborn
Scriptwriter: 
Anna Eborn
Camera: 
Virginie Surdej
Sound: 
Thomas Jaeger
Ted Krotkiewski
Music: 
Walter Hus
Production info: 
Momento Film
Distribution info: 
CAT&Docs, Maelle Guenegues, maelle@catndocs.com, 18 rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris France, +33144617748, www.catndocs.com
Festivals: 
CPH:DOX Official Selection 2019
Visions du Réel Official Selection 2019
Awards: 
Rotterdam IFF 2019 - Winner of Big Screen Competition
Göteborg IFF 2019 - Winner of Dragon Award Best Nordic Documentary