Watching the competition program of documentaries. Day 2.

Schedule of competitive screenings of documentaries for June 27:

"Volunteers" (Russia)

Description:The story is about people of the most ordinary professions (office workers, workers, salesmen, etc.), who turn into real heroes after hours: they absolutely gratuitously help those who need help, sometimes risking their own lives.  

Directed by Olga Dobromyslova, 25min., 2024, Russia, Russian premiere

"Children of wetlands" (Colombia)

Description:Sildani is a fisherman who understands the difference between traditional, sustainable fishing methods and irresponsible ones; she has set her mission to spread knowledge among other fishermen and restore wetlands by planting native species. Miguel is a wise man who devotes his time to artisanal weaving, along with his daughter Nancy, who heads a group of women artisans from wetlands; His family is aware of the looming environmental and social challenges their communities face and is joining the recovery efforts.

Directed by Ismael Egi Saad, 24min., 2023, Colombia, Russian premiere

"Misha the icebreaker" (Russia)

Description:Mikhail Klus, who works in the wild frost in the village of Rechnikov, Harvester on the Lena River, dreams of a trip to the sea with his son Sasha. After all, they only saw him in the picture and did not leave the borders of their native Yakutia all their lives. Misha has already been able to drastically change his past life, achieving everything with his own work. Will he succeed in fulfilling his dream?

Directed by Dmitry Stepanov, 38min., 2023, Russia

Total timekeeping: 87min.

The films are presented by the authors online and offline – directed by Dmitry Stepanov (Russia).

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