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Shelter

Partner: Screen Talent Netherlands

"Shelter" tells the story of 10-year-old Nikita from Ukraine who moved to the Netherlands with his mother. He struggles with the unfamiliar language and making new friends. In secret, he plans to cycle back to Kiev but first needs to learn how to ride a bike with the help of a classmate.

Details

Duration: 15min.

Country: Netherlands

Language: Dutch, Ukrainian

Year: 2024

Genre: Fiction (Drama)

Topic: Friendship, Immigration, Youth, Youth/Teen

Cast & Crew

Production company: Fabel Film

Writer: Maarten Sleegers, Anna Sherstiuk

Cinematographer: Johannes van Beeck

Editor: Felicia de Blanken

Music: Djuri Boot

Actors: Martin Dytyniuk , Julian Kapteijns , Oleksandra Bilousova , Frans Dam , Siem van den Bosch , Take Peet ,

Festivals & Awards

2024

International Film Festival SCHLINGEL

Terni Film Festival

Cannes Indie Shorts Awards

Amsterdam Lift-Off Film Festival

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