Gina was a Montenegrin girl who had become a political prisoner in the 1950s in the ex-Yugoslavia. The story follows Marina, Gina’s niece, on her way to the prison she is visiting for the second time – the first time as a baby seen in a photograph and now as an elderly lady. Together, we are bringing the female side of the Yugoslavian camps, and questioning how many generations it takes to overcome a trauma.
"I used to wander the streets of Vancouver very early in the morning experiencing sights, sounds and people going about their business. Somewhere along the way I imagined a narrative attempting to be genuine." –RM
The story of a young woman going through a turbulent time in her life, both in her career and love life. However, the failures she faces lead her and the filmmaker to reminisce about all the past experiences they've been through.
In a society steadfastly in tune with the passing of time, trying to step up and leave behind the marks of the tragic past, the marginalisation experienced by the unseen side in Nicosia within-the-walls is a howling reminder of the consequences of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, 50 years on.
The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma of Montreal, in its 37th year, invited me to make three little video sequences in different locations in the city : a subway station, the Grande Bibliothèque and the FNC Lab. "The cinema" was the obligatory subject. I could not use any sound, because they did not want my work to disturb people. They also told me we live in a world with far too many images already. So for sure, I added more. Made in collaboration with Vidéographe, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec and the Société de transport de Montréal.
Prabho Shivaji Raja is an animated historical drama based on the life and times of the legendary Maratha warrior, Shivaji Raja. The film is an ode to the king who through his military genius took on the might of the Mughals and freed his land from their tyrannical rule of more than 350 years. And yet, history remembers him as much for his heroism as it does for his sense of justice and equality for his subjects, irrespective of class or religion.
Film explores the intricate relationship between mothers and daughters, offering solace to those who have felt alone despite their shared existence. Set against the backdrop of a brief homecoming, the film intimately captures the complexities of physicality and the challenges faced by daughters raised by fragile mothers. Through silent moments and heartfelt conversations, it unveils the unspoken longing and profound emotions that define this timeless bond, reminding us that love often finds its true expression in whispers.
A group of friends reminisce about their Ghanaian high school’s exchange trip to Jackson, Mississippi a decade earlier. The more they remember, the uncannier it becomes.
A detective is put to work on a strange case: a man who broke into the police station saying that 7 people would die there tonight and only he knew how to save them. How? That's what leaves the detective intrigued by what this mysterious intruder has to say. But little does he know that the more he investigates this story, the greater the risk he is taking.
A deadly virus has forced humanity into its four walls, but life must go on. The answer to this problem is our dummies, mechanical effigies that allow us to live through them. But the solution, although it was once described as temporary, seems more permanent than ever.
The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.