A House Made of Splinters

Denmark, Sweden, Ukraine / 87 min / 2022

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The war in eastern Ukraine has divided families and caused many people to fall into darkness and addiction. Children whose parents are unable to take care of them are now waiting in an institution near the battle lines for a decision on their future.

About the Film

The film fully reveals the consequences of parental failure, which forces children to make adult decisions. Often the goal of the institute’s residents is not to get back to their parents, but rather to make the best possible impression on potential foster parents and thus avoid a state orphanage. This moving documentary follows stories in which the main aspects of childhood are erased. At the same time, however, it depicts the power of relationships, both with caregivers and with other children with traumatic family experiences. The film, in which Danish director Simon Lereng Wilmont revisits eastern Ukraine, received the Award for best film in the International Competition at One World 2022. Right now, it is nominated for the Academy Awards for the best documentary feature.

Directed By:

Simon Lereng Wilmont

Country of Origin:

Denmark, Sweden, Ukraine

Year:

2022

Duration:

87 min

Subtitles:

Czech, English

Accessibility:

English friendly