21.02.23
Events
69 Minutes of 86 Days (2017) / Director: Egil Håskjold Larsen / Length: 70 min. / Language: Arab / Subtitles: English, Albanian / Entrance: FREE
From an unfamiliar Greek port to the quiet streets of Uppsala, Sweden, a brave three-year-old Syrian refugee makes the long journey through Europe with her family to find comfort and a fresh start in a new home.
The film not only follows her perspective, highlighting the laughter and wonder on her face, but it also observes the faces of the adults. They are tired and unsure of what’s ahead, yet they persevere with the hope of offering their children a better life. Lean may not end up remembering the events of this film: the months of being part of a large group heading towards the promised land; the trips by boat, car and bus; the time spent waiting for food, a place to sleep, transport or clarity. In his first feature-length film, Egil Håskjold Larsen observes without comment or questioning the 86-day voyage that Lean mostly experiences as an adventure.
She seems oblivious to the sadness and pain of the adults around her. But is she really?
“The incredible cinematography, immaculate editing, creative sound design
and music all melt into a haunting experience.”
— CPH:DOX Jury
This film is shown in collaboration between Kino ARMATA and DokuFest.