Kids
short film

Waking Up in Silence

Mila Zhluktenko, Daniel Asadi Faezi / Ukraine, Germany / 2022 / 18 min

Warm rays of sunshine fall on sturdy buildings: children who fled Ukraine now live in the barracks of a former German military base. They ride bikes, make flower wreaths, and explore empty rooms. In their play, they encounter old military symbols, linking them to their own stories and dreams. On the sidewalk, one message appears again and again: “Putin, stop killing people.” Amid echoes of the past, these children shape their own narratives of hope, resilience, and the longing for peace.

Recommended from 12 years.

Credits

Year 2022
Production Countries Ukraine, Germany
Runtime 18 min
FSK 12
Languages German, Ukrainian, Russian
Premiere Status No Premiere Status
Directors Mila Zhluktenko, Daniel Asadi Faezi
Producers Mila Zhluktenko, Daniel Asadi Faezi
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