Two DN films presented in Docudays UA, Ukraine
Our Birthdays by Angeline Teh and A Happy Place by Siddhant Sarin were selected for competition in the 23rd Docudays UA - International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival held in Kyiv from 5 to 12 June.
By Angeline Teh (Malaysia) • 22’ • 2026
A seemingly ordinary Belgian family navigates the quiet weight of daily life, where silence speaks louder than words. As home videos and shared routines intertwine, subtle cracks in their world reveal a presence that refuses to fade, blurring the line between memory and reality in a tender reflection on love and lingering grief.
In Docudays UA catalogue
Trailer here.
By Siddhant Sarin (India) • 22’ • 2025
Residing within the confines of a dimly lit night shop in Brussels, an undocumented Indian immigrant, fondly known as Happy, aspires to provide a bright future for his wife and daughter back home. Yet, the ever-present threat of discovery and his longing for his beloved family inflict fatigue, evoking surreal visions and sounds.
In Docudays UA catalogue
Trailer here.
