Three Dutch minority co-productions supported

The scheme support co-productions with a substantial creative and technical contribution from the Netherlands.

The projects are:

Alice in Mother’s Land, documentary

Director: Zhanna Agalakova
Script: Zhanna Agalakova, Tatjana Božić
Producer: LEWA productions (HR)
Co-producer: Revolver Amsterdam (NL)
Logline: A Russian journalist feels that she is losing her connection with her Western-born and Western-minded daughter. She organizes a trip across Russia in search of common roots. But the daughter sees it as more of her mother’s propaganda
Granted support: € 50.000

The Forgotten History, feature film

Director: Roya Sadat
Script: Aziz Deildaar & Roya Sadat
Producer: Roya Film House (AF)
Co-producer: BALDR film (NL), Alba Sotorra Clua (ES)
Logline: In the pre-civil war context in Afghanistan, the childhood friendship of Soraya (18) and Sima (20) will be disrupted by their apparently opposed ideals. But through the years, they will discover that friendship is stronger than any of the political interests that have kept them apart.
Granted support: € 225.000

Kalunyo, feature film

Director: Iglika Triffonova
Script: Iglika Triffonova
Producer: Klas Film (BG)
Co-producer: microFILM ( RO), Phanta Film (NL)
Logline: Why are we created as if to live in peace, but then we’re thrown into trials, for which we’re not prepared? Why is our enmity towards the different so infatuating? Do our Gods wish us to die or kill in their name? Are we destined to find the answers?
Granted support: € 250.000

Click here for more information about the Minority co-production feature film and documentary support scheme.

Beeld: Alice in Mother's Land, The Forgotten History