Three DocNomads films in FIPADOC, France
Pedro Vinicius´s BUSINESS AS USUAL, Ana Vîjdea’s BLUE, and Marta Smerechynska’s HOME IS 1117 KM AWAY will be presented in the New Talent competition at FIPADOC – International Film Festival Biarritz held in France between 24 January and 1 February.
Also, DAD’s LULLABY, a feature-length documentary by DocNomads alumna Lesia Diak, will be presented in the International Competition.
By Marta Smerechynska (Ukraine) • 14' • 2024
Synopsis:
Maria, who was forced to leave Ukraine, is seeking a female roommate in Budapest. Talks with potential neighbors about living closely together transition into conversations about the feeling of home and loneliness. When Ukrainian girls visit Maria, the search for a roommate turns into an exchange of personal experiences of the war and displacement.
In FIPADOC catalogue
Trailer here.
By Pedro Vinicius (Brazil) • 24' • 2024
Synopsis:
A satirical look at Lisbon’s housing crisis, now the third most expensive city worldwide. Mass tourism and a lack of infrastructures are transforming the city into a large construction site and a perfect spot for real estate speculation.
In FIPADOC catalogue
Trailer here.
By Ana Vîjdea (Romania) • 21' • 2024
Synopsis:
A piercingly intimate glimpse into the complex dynamics of a Romanian expat family living in Belgium, where obedience is obligatory, and emotions are as unpredictable as the sea.
In FIPADOC catalogue
