In this fantastical documentary, the ten-year-old brother of two Kosovan refugees diagnosed with coma-like ‘resignation syndrome’ embarks on a magical escape mission to Mars.
Dea Gjinovci’s documentary debut takes a unique approach to exploring the relentless uncertainty faced by a family of Kosovan refugees awaiting asylum in Sweden. Laced with elements of magical realism, the film blurs the boundaries between science and fiction; both the resignation syndrome and the voyage to Mars become symbolic representations of the family’s desire to escape.
Australian Premiere
Details
| Year: | 2020 |
| Classification: | Ages 12+ |
| Country: | France and Switzerland |
| Language: | Albanian and Swedish, with English subtitles |
| Director: | Dea Gjinovci |
| Producer: | Sophie Faudel, Dea Gjinovci, Britta Rindelaub, Jasmin Basic |
| Cast: | Furkan Demiri, Djeneta Demiri, Ibadeta Demiri |
| Script: | Dea Gjinovci, Lucas Minisini |
| Program strand: | Release |
| Rights: | CAT&Docs |