FFN – DOC 2
Documentaries in competition

BETWEEN DREAMS
Dir: Iris Olsson / Nisi Masa / France, Russia, Finland 2009 / 11m

A Trans-Siberian train travelling across Russia at nighttime. Illuminated by passing lights, the passengers of the third-class sleeping car share their dreams, both hopeful and haunting. A short documentary realized entirely on the journey between Moscow and Vladivostok.


KREST (THE CROSS)
Dir: Anna Tokareva / Russia 2008 / 19m

Everyone bears their cross. It seems as the cross of Natasha was predestined by her place of residence. She lives on the island of Valaam with the three children of her first marriage, and her husband who newly returned from serving time. Life with drunken Anatoly is not easy, but Natasha keeps on believing that he will change and she won't have to leave him. And that whatever happens, life with Anatoly is her cross that she is going to carry with all humility. For the sake of him, her children, and God.


BLYBARNEN (TOXIC PLAYGROUND)
Dir: Lars Edman, William Johansson / Laika Film & Television AB / Sweden 2009 / 58m

A unique story about waste trade, responsibility and guilt. A Swedish mining company sends toxic waste to Chile. Hundreds of children are affected. Young Lars meets the kids and begins a poetic investigation of what really happened. He manages to bring the responsible man from the Swedish company back to Chile. Together they meet the victims face to face.