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Center for Contemporary ArtSofia Perovskaya St., 21A -
15:10 – 17:10 -
Free admission
Film summary: There is an emergency in the Heavenly Chancellery – an unauthorized long-liver has been discovered, namely an old man named Almandar. Agent No. 1550 is sent to Earth, his mission is to persuade the old man to sign a notice of the presentation of the soul.
The animated film is based on The Old Man from the Village of Aldermysh by Tufan Minnullin, an outstanding Tatar playwright, and is rightfully included in the golden fund of Tatar folk culture. The film reflects important features of the national character – optimism, love of life, and faith in the victory of good over evil.
After the viewing, the participants will be able to discuss the film and learn the history of the creation of the film and the work of Tatarmultfilm, the republican animation studio.
- Regional Management CenterSofya Perovskaya St., 5
- 14:20
- Free admission
At the meeting with renowned Russian director Nikolay Khomeriki, the discussion will focus on his creative work. He will share his directorial journey with Murmansk audiences, participants, and guests of the Northern Character Film Festival. How did he develop as a master, who influenced his choice of themes, and what is the most interesting and challenging aspect of the filmmaking process?
One of the most significant films in his filmography is White Snow. The film tells the story of the outstanding Russian skier Elena Vyalbe. Work on the script took over three months, and filming took place in various parts of Russia, from Magadan to Kirovsk in the Murmansk region. Participants of the creative session will see the film White Snow and discuss it with Nikolai Khomeriki.
- Center for Contemporary ArtSofia Perovskaya St., 21A
- 15:20 – 17:00
- Free admission
We Are Still Here is a film about Sámi identity and culture.My film is a tribute to the 70s, says director Gunilla Bresky. We who were young then were convinced that we could change the world. The artists in the Máze group did that. They changed the world.
Far to the north, in the small village of Máze, there is an old house with a special history. Seven young Sámi artists came here in 1978. They had all grown up in a society that tried to take family, language, and culture away from them. It was time to rewrite history and get revenge. They moved to Máze and started making pictures and organizing exhibitions: “We don't know if people came to look at pictures or to look at us.” When the Norwegian state decided to dam the Alta River that runs through Máze, the artists became part of the resistance.
- Center for Contemporary ArtSofia Perovskaya St., 21A
- 17:40 – 18:50
- Free admission
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Galina Adamovich's workshop is about the history and details of the creation of her original work — the documentary film The Holiday That Is Always. The film, shot at the Belarusfilm studio, is dedicated to the poetess, actress, and soloist of the cabaret band “Silver Wedding” Svetlana Ben.
Together with the scriptwriter and the director, the workshop participants will learn how the main character, nicknamed Benka, became popular and in demand by the public in Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, and France. Her talent is appreciated by world-famous cultural masters, among them the clown Vyacheslav Polunin.
- Center for Contemporary ArtSofia Perovskaya St., 21A
- 12:40 – 13:40
- Free admission
This workshop is about storyboarding as a key tool in visual storytelling. Participants will learn the principles of sequencing shots, composition, and scene transitions. Together with Maxim Polyakov, they will explore various storyboard formats — from quick sketches to detailed shots — and find the answer to the question: what are they used for?
The practical assignment will teach participants how to transform an idea into a clear visual story and master transitions between shots. Upon completion of the master class, participants will be able to plan, present, and implement stories in film, comics, illustrations, and animation.
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