The Hamlet Syndrome describes the young Ukrainian generation, which has been marked by war and political upheaval since 2014. The starting point of the film is the preparation for a play based on the motifs of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, which, combined with an intensive insight into the lives of the characters, creates a powerful portrait of a generation that has to deal with the trauma of war and the painful past, which now, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will become its present and future alike.
Poland, Ukraine, Germany | 2022 Directed by Elwira Niewara & Piotr Rosołowsk
«A piercing, powerful debut from Behrooz Karamizade, Empty Nets shines a light on the economic realities of Iran for young people who can barely afford to dream, let alone live.»
– Wendy Ide, Screen Daily
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
„Audience Award“ Trieste Film Festival 2023
„Best Polish Film“ Krakow Film Festival 2022
„Grand Prix“ Semaine de la Critique, Locarno Film Festival 2022
„Winner Documentary Competition“ Adelaide Film Festival 2022