Country of Women

by Aliaksei Paluyan
  • 2018 Aliaksei Paluyan
  • 2018 Aliaksei Paluyan
  • 2018 Aliaksei Paluyan

    Synopsis

    The Belarusian village Lubeiki is inhabited solely by women. They buried not only their husbands, but their children as well. Nevertheless, they have immense vitality and will to live. In the words of one of the main characters, 'life is short, but sweet.‘ In the film, they sift through their memories and songs, sharing with us their secrets of overcoming the fears.

    Festivals

    2018
    Special Prize "For adherence to moral ideals in cinema art"  at the 24. Minsk International Film Festival Listapad.
    14 International Documentary Film Festival ZagrebDOX, Skopje - Main Competition
    9 Creative Documentary Film Festival MakeDOX - Short Competition
    35 Kassel Dokfest