Story of a Night

by Liza Chakanava

FAMU, Czech Republic

Synopsis

A policeman interrogates the victims of a fire in a family house. He immediately suspects a young widow, which kicks off a night that will end with him deciding how to close the case.

Director's biography

Liza Chakanava is a director from Belarus currently based in Prague. She is currently studying film directing at FAMU. Her work delves into themes of collective and intergenerational trauma and guilt. In addition to writing and directing, Liza collaborates as an editor, assistant director, and in other multifunctional capacities on student films and independent film productions.

Credits

Director: Liza Chakanava

Screenplay: Liza Chakanava, Kassory Condé

Cinematography: Antoine Bruch

Sound design: Vojtěch Vilém Cibulka

Specifications

Original title: Příběh Noci

Running time: 13'

Film type: Fiction

Country: Czech Republic

Completion date: February 2023