Yaga

Yelena, a young Russian-speaking woman, is being dragged by her husband to the Ardennes to celebrate Christmas for the umpteenth time. As always, it’s celebrated in the family's luxurious cabin, but this time a surprise awaits them: the youngest brother’s brand-new girlfriend, Valerie.

Meanwhile, Yelena has been unable to reach her mother for days and notices that her two children are losing believe in the fairy tales of her own childhood. Valerie's easy integration within the family leads Yelena to suspect there is more behind the family dynamic than she had thought before…

  • Alyce Sevink
    Director
  • Alyce Sevink
    Writer
  • Joelik Severyns
    Producer
  • Maria Shulga
    Key Cast
  • Stijn Vervoort
    Key Cast
  • Livia Perneel
    Key Cast
  • Stefan Perceval
    Key Cast
  • Wietse Tanghe
    Key Cast
  • Marilou Mermans
    Key Cast
  • Karel Deruwe
    Key Cast
  • Nikita Shcheriuk
    Key Cast
  • Maxym Kay Schoofs
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Yaga
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama, Magical Realism
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium
  • Language:
    Dutch, Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - RITCS
Director Biography - Alyce Sevink

Alyce Sevink is a fresh graduate from the Royal Institute of Theatre, Cinema and Sound. When she is not writing, directing or AD-ing, she's found on stage performing stand-up comedy. She tries to use her comedic edge to improve the dramatic films she leans towards, sprinkling in a bit of Belgian magical realism.

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