Experiencing Interruptions?

How I Spent My Summer Holidays?

I became curious about how teenagers in modern Ukraine spent their summer. Do teenagers from Kyiv, Kharkiv, Nemishayeve, Lviv, Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia feel life differently or, on the contrary, similarly? What do they have in common, and what sets them apart?
We are used to hearing stories about 'vacations by the sea,' 'bike rides,' and 'sports victories.' But what will teenagers in modern Ukraine tell us? Will their lives look somehow different? Or is even the war unable to cancel their youth and passion for life, emotions, and adventures?

  • Antonio Lukich
    Director
    My Thoughts Are Silent, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Kyrylo Nechmonia
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Ukraine
  • Country of Filming:
    Ukraine
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Antonio Lukich

Antonio Lukich is a Ukrainian filmmaker who was born in Uzhhorod, Western Ukraine. Throughout his career, Antonio has achieved much success, gaining awards at an international and nationally recognised level. One such award is the Merited Artist of Ukraine awarded to him in March, 2021. This state honorary decoration is awarded to those who make significant contributions and achieve notable success in film and art for the country of Ukraine.
Antonio was born in 1992 in Uzhhorod.
In 2011–2015, he studied at the Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University and received a bachelor's degree in directing (studying with Vladimir Oseledchik).
Antonio Lukich's student film, "Fish of Lake Baikal," released in 2014, won the "Best Documentary Award" at the CineRail International Film Festival in Paris. His graduation film, “It Was Showering in Manchester” went on to win Best Short Film at the 2016 Odesa International Film Festival.

Filmography:

My Thoughts Are Silent (2019):

•East of West Special Jury Prize at the 2019 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
•Discovery Award at Raindance Film Festival
•Best International Feature at Santa Monica Film Festival
•Audience Award and FIPRESCI at Odesa International Film Festival

Also film was presented at many many other film festivals, included Viennale, FilmFestival Cottbus, Trieste IFF, Annonay IFF, Tofifest IFF, Beijing, Vilnius IFF and other.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg (2022):

Premiere at Venice International Film Festival “Orizzonti” section.

Toronto FF, Film Festival Cottbus, Gothenburg FF, Tallinn Black Nights FF, Les Arcs FF, São Paulo IFF, Chicago IFF, San Francisco IFF, Santa Barbara IFF and other.

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Director Statement

One day, I had the opportunity to attend a school les-son with my friend, who currently works as an English teacher for 15-year-old children in a school. I was deeply impressed and emotionally touched by how the kids, on September 1st, shared how they spent their summer, trying to find words in a language that was foreign to them. Today, the English language isn't just a part of education but an attempt to communicate with the entire world. And this is an incredibly important mission for Ukraine. And I became curious about how teenagers in modern Ukraine spent their summer?
This film is an attempt to give a clear form to the im-portant theme of 'adolescents' by asking a simple ques-tion – to reveal a complex topic not only for Ukraine but also for the world. It risks becoming not only an interesting exploration with a plethora of surprises but also a valuable document of our time.