Experiencing Interruptions?

Amira

A young Muslim woman experiencing an abusive relationship with her husband who hurts and humiliates her, depriving her of connection, care and acceptance she is longing for, but she can't leave because she is dependent. As personal as the story is, it is also familiar to so many women, no matter what age we are, what country we live in and what faith we pursue.

  • Alina Sciacova
    Director
  • Hanna Komar
    Writer
  • Alina Sciacova
    Producer
  • Hanna Komar
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Other
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 9, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Belarus
  • Country of Filming:
    Belarus
  • Language:
    Belarusian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1920:1080
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Alina Sciacova

Alina Sciacova, born in 1995 in Homel, Belarus, is a self-made filmmaker. She created video works for a number of non-governmental organizations, including those dealing with animal rights, environment, human rights, feminism. In 2018, she created her first video poetry piece together with the Belarusian poet Hanna Komar. In 2020, Alina had to leave Belarus because of political persecution and is currently doing her BA in New Media and Animation at Art Academy of Szczecin.

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Director Statement

In support of all women in the world.