Film by Russian director Kirsten Gainet wins prize at Asterfest festival

STREMITSA. On May 30, the Asterfest International Short Film Festival ended in the Macedonian city of Strumice. As a result of the competition, the documentary film Kirsten Gaynett “Live, soldier, live” received bronze. The picture was presented as an international premiere.

The protagonist of the film "Live, Soldier, Live" comes from a small village. In 1986, he was called upon to liquidate the consequences of the Chernobyl accident. 28 years after the tragedy, Gaziz was given an apartment in the village as a reward for his service. However, the hero’s life was such that he has no wife, no children, no health - only an old mother and an empty apartment.

At Asterfest, the film was presented by the director herself. “I am very glad that the tragic life story of the hero of my film, my people, was seen by spectators from other countries. It is very important to remember not only the victories, but also the tragedy of the country that occurred due to the disaster and claimed thousands of lives, ”says Kira. Earlier, the film was already presented at the Stalker human rights film festival, the Artkino short film festival, St. Anne in Moscow, the Moscow youth film festival Let’s Live! And was also shown as part of the festival documentary section "Message to Man" in St. Petersburg.

Live, Soldier, Live film will also take part in the FEST International Film Festival - New Directors | New Films Festival, which starts on June 22 in the Portuguese city of Espinho.

Svetlana Korableva © Gallerix.ru