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Strip and War/ Стриптиз и война
Strip and War/ Стриптиз и война
Poland/ Belarus, 2019, 68’
in Russian w/ Eng./ Arm. subtitles
Director, Scriptwriter, and Cinematographer: Andrei Kutsila
Composer: Hanna Zhdanava
Sound operator: Viacheslaw Kruk
Production Company: Studio Sonica for Belsat TV
The film tells the story of a small family, consisting of a grandfather, retired from the army, and his stripper grandson. It is not just a story of a relationship, but rather a reflection of the entire Belarus and the post-Soviet, pro-Russian world. Moreover, it is a universally recognized reflection of a generational gap.
Awards
Special Jury Award, Documentary Film Competition, “Listapad” Minsk International Film Festival, 2019.
Andrei Kutsila
Born in 1983 in Baranovichi, Belarus, Andrei Kutsila earned a degree in journalism from the Belarusian State University in 2007. In 2009 he finished the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. Currently, he works as a freelancer for studios and TV. He made more than 10 short and mid-length films. Andrei was a participant of many international educational projects (including IDFAcademy and Berlinale Talents). In 2018 Andrei got the IDFA Award for Best Mid-Length Documentary for his film Summa.
Filmography
Focal Distance (2008), Kill the Day (2010), Enough! To Freedom… (2012), Love in Belarus (2013), Guests (2015), Where You Belong (2015), Passing BY (2016), 25 (2016), King of the Hill (2017), Summa (2018), Strip and War (2019).