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    I See Them Bloom

    Directed by Nikita Gibalenko
    Germany | 27 minutes | World Premiere | Sibling Stories

Sisters Eugenia and Nastya are warmly welcomed in Munich after fleeing Ukraine. While Nastya tries to enjoy her new life, Eugenia struggles to adjust while there‘s war at home and worries that Nastya is becoming a stranger to her. Meet the Filmmaker: https://youtu.be/n3zP089q3TE

film details

Director: Nikita Gibalenko
Producers: Jennifer Drake, Liam Wölfer
Screenwriter: Nikita Gibalenko, Laura Lybaschenko, Sharyhan Osman
Cinematographers: Mirko Hans
Editor: Nikita Gibalenko
Music: Mykyta Moiseiev, Giovanni Berg
Cast: Oleksandra Barstok, Maria Shtofa, Julius Kastner, Vanessa Eckart
Country: Germany
Language: in English, Ukrainian and German with English subtitles
Year: 2023
Running Time: 27 minutes
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Contact Email: drake.jennifer@outlook.com
Website: https://mykytagibalenko.com/istb/

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Sibling Stories

Explore the complex and enduring bond between siblings. From Ukrainian sisters navigating a new reality to a young woman uncovering a troubling secret about her future brother-in-law, and even a family ski trip filled with its own set of complications, these films offer a diverse range of stories that highlight the unbreakable connections between brothers and sisters.

Other Films Included:

ShortFest 2023