Sanatorium
Ireland, Ukrainedocumentary90'Documentary Competition
Welcome to Kujalnik, a famous spa near Odesa. Its glory days are long gone, and since the Russian invasion in 2022, numbers of visitors have decreased considerably. Nevertheless, it is still possible to take mud baths, receive physiotherapy or simply relax here. Alternatively, one can spend time chatting with a young married woman treated for infertility, a war widow or a soldier gathering strength for further combat. Despite the holiday atmosphere and pleasant ambiance of the place, there is still a war going on nearby. A stay at the Black Sea sanatorium is a temporary return to normality and peace.
- directed by
- Gar O'Rourke
An award-winning Irish director. His work spans across documentaries, branded films, commercials, & art films. He has directed projects with clients such as Netflix, BBC, Paramount+, Visa, Patagonia, Tesco, Sony, Dyson, CBS and Irish Museum of Modern Art. His film work has won awards and competed in some of the world's top film festivals, along with being acquired by some of the biggest broadcasters in North America and Europe. 'Sanatorium' is his first feature film.
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