Zvieratá východu | in production | SK | 70 min. | documentary | poetic | poetický | coming of age

Animals of the East

Director
Anna Ďurišíková, Andrej Kolenčík
Producer
Andrej Kolenčík
Co-producer
Roman Gensky
Story
Anna Ďurišíková
Screenplay
Anna Ďurišíková, Andrej Kolenčík
DoP
Matej Jánošík
Editor
Vladimíra Vrbiňáková
Sound
Pavol Guman, Adam Matej (Ink Midget)
Synopsis

Blanka has been rescuing animals since she was little – she shared her bed with an orphaned lamb, and took an abused cow to care for in her family’s backyard without hesitation. In Zemplínska Široká village she has enthused other children, and together they run a sanctuary for abused and injured “farmed” animals that can now live a free life and grow old peacefully. Blanka and the kids have to deal with a lack of understanding and narrow-minded legislation. Fortunately, they have each other and create a sanctuary not only for animals but also for people.

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Director
Anna Ďurišíková, Andrej Kolenčík
Producer
Andrej Kolenčík
Co-producer
Roman Gensky
Story
Anna Ďurišíková
Screenplay
Anna Ďurišíková, Andrej Kolenčík
DoP
Matej Jánošík
Editor
Vladimíra Vrbiňáková
Sound
Pavol Guman, Adam Matej (Ink Midget)
Production
Admiral Films (SK)
Co-production
Slovenská televízia a rozhlas (SK)
Budget
116 100 €
Support
Audiovizuálny fond, Literárny fond
Co-production forums
Heart of Europe Poľsko 2023, Riga IFF Showcase 2023, Dox in Vitro 2024, Young Horizons Industry 2024, IDFF Jeden svet 2024, Bratislava Industry Days 2025
Release
SK: 02/2026
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