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Black Shawl

Directed by Kamila Boichenko2025Poland/Ukraine26 mins

Lesya and her daughter Anya are living in a refugee camp, grappling with the torment of blackmail related to the disappearance of Lesya’s husband, who went missing during the war a year ago. In the camp, Lesya reconnects with her old friend Maria, a widow who, like Lesya, is haunted by the loss of a loved one. As their bond deepens, the women find solace in each other’s shared grief, however, Anya begins to suspect that her mother’s relationship with Maria is evolving into something more than just a friendship.

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Meet Me at the Crossroads

This shorts block centers on queer folks grappling with life-altering decisions, both big and small.

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Original Language Title
Czarna chusta
Director
Kamila Boichenko
Year
2025
Country
Poland, Ukraine
Running Time
26 mins
Language
Polish & Ukrainian
Premiere
North American
Cast/Participants
Iryna Ostrovska, Oksana Cherkashyna, Yelyzaveta Pavlenko