The Film of Sand (2019)

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An auto-fictional essay about a gay community that makes use of a communication network consisting of amateur radio and grassroot hook-up apps. While the air is constantly interrupted by homophobic messages made of the intercepted military ciphers used by the Russian army, networks of love, empathy, and support become ever stronger. Produced as a close observation of everyday media practices and the social life of love relations, “The Film of Sand“ takes a close look at the interrelations of war and intimacy, threat and empathy, fiction and documentation.

Director: Sashko Protyah
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Country: Ukraine
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Film of Sand about?
An auto-fictional essay about a gay community that makes use of a communication network consisting of amateur radio and grassroot hook-up apps. While the air is constantly interrupted by homophobic messages made of the intercepted military ciphers used by the Russian army, networks of love, empathy, and support become ever stronger. Produced as a close observation of everyday media practices and the social life of love relations, “The Film of Sand“ takes a close look at the interrelations of war and intimacy, threat and empathy, fiction and documentation.
Who directed The Film of Sand?
The Film of Sand was directed by Sashko Protyah.
Who stars in The Film of Sand?
The Film of Sand stars Sashko Protyah.
How long is The Film of Sand?
The Film of Sand has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Film of Sand?
The Film of Sand is a Documentary film.
Where was The Film of Sand produced?
The Film of Sand was produced in Ukraine.