28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

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Blue sky from pain

Blue sky from pain

director: Stephanos Mangriotis, Hyacinthe Pavlides
original title: Blue sky from pain
country: Greece, France
year: 2016
running time: 14 min.

synopsis

This film gives one of the many refugees who were unjustly imprisoned in detention centers located close to European borders a chance to tell his story. His horrifying experience is reflected in the static, well-composed, deep focus shots, which reveal traces of lingering suffering in the abandoned buildings.

biography

Stephanos Mangriotis is a French filmmaker of Greek origin. His works are focused on the topic of immigrants in Europe and their experiences. He made Blue Sky from Pain in collaboration with Hyacinthe Pavlides and Laurence Pillant.

more about film

director: Stephanos Mangriotis, Hyacinthe Pavlides
cast: Georges Daaboul
producer: Stephanos Mangriotis
photography: Stephanos Mangriotis
editing: Hyacinthe Pavlides, Stephanos Mangriotis
sound: Alex Frigoult
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