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Healing Scars of War


(BALi Kinos)

No Obvious Signs

"Today in Ukraine, we are facing the global problem. Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers come back from the war and they don't get psychological help to avoid post-traumatic stress disorder. They stay alone with their heavy and suicidal thoughts." The film begins when Oksana Yakubova decided to start her rehabilitation in spring 2017. Oksana spent several weeks at home and the meeting with the director was the first time when she decided to come out by herself without any help. They decide to accompany Oksana's therapy from the beginning and stay with her until the day she goes back to her civil work. The camera was not only a sensitive observer, but also helped Oksana to stay in this world.… >>>

  • Duration: 63 Min.
  • Director: Alina Gorlova

Talking Soil

Since the end of the war in Yugoslavia, they meet again every year as soon as the weather allows it. Somewhere in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The ground they walk on is dangerous. A danger that after more than twenty years still threatens to kill and injure people. Their status as minesweepers has not been defined by the state. But they have long become accustomed to the feeling of constant uncertainty. But they are not used to being workers without a profession. Their profession as mine-seekers has never been defined by the state.… >>>

  • Duration: 28 Min.
  • Director: Jan Baumgartner