Darkness All Around

Dominika Tarinova

Slovakia, 2023. Doc., 13'

Darkness All Around

Synopsis

The war in Ukraine goes on. During the winter, its capital Kyiv is turned into a city of shadows and silhouettes. The shelling of energy targets has absurdly transferred the war from the trenches to ordinary households, and people are trying to adapt to life in the dark. However, once the smog has worn off and the stars shine brighter, new research opportunities open up for astronomers.

Festivals

– Best Student Film at the LuleĆ„ International Film Festival 2024, Sweden
– Oxford Shorts 2024, United Kingdom
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Credits

Original title

Darkness All Around

Genre

Documentary

Director

Dominika Tarinova

Country

Slovakia

Year

2023

Duration

13'

Production

Academy of Performing Arts

Subtitles

Catalan

Idioma

English, Ukrainian, Slovakian

Topic

International Humanitarian Law, Ukraine, War

Dominika Tarinova

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Dominika is a documentary filmmaker who explores protagonists in existential situations, capturing their stories with sensitivity and a light touch—free of pathos even in challenging circumstances. Her films aim to inspire viewers to believe that change is possible without losing one’s sense of self. After earning a law degree in Vienna and studying film directing in Bratislava, Dominika embraced a minimalist approach to filmmaking, treating the camera as a window into the world around her. She focuses on themes such as human and indigenous rigths, migration, and the war in Ukraine, reflecting her passion for telling stories that delve into social and political complexities. In addition to her independent film work, she freelances as an audiovisual consultant and creator for various international organizations and NGOs.

Filmography

– The Film I Didn’t Want to Make (2023)
– Making Digitalization Work (2024)
– Theater of Shattered Windows (2025)

Films

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