Mykyta Gibalenko

2022. The two ukrainian sisters Eugenia and Nastya are warmly welcomed in Munich after they have to flee from their home country. The Ukrainians suddenly dive into a world full of sun, music and parties - as if they had landed on a paradise island. But what should they do now? While Nastya tries to enjoy her new environment, Eugenia struggles to join normal life because of war at home.

Drama, 27’, Germany, 2023
Ukrainian, English, German
HFF Munich & Mykyta Gibalenko

Festivals
Palm Springs International ShortFest (Special Mention MOZAIK, Bridging The Borders)
Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival (International Competition)
45. Filmfestival Max Ophüls (Competition Medium Length Film)
Filmschoolfest Munich
Festival Premiers Plans d'Angers
Cottbus Festival of East European Cinema
Tel Aviv Student Film Festival
Bundesfestival Junger Film

Awards
German Short Film Award 2023 (Nomination)
Starter Filmpreis 2023 (Winner)
Civis Media Prize 2023, Young C. Award (Nomination)