Photophobia
Svetloplachosť
Synopsis
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
- Screenplay & Story
- Marek Leščák, Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarčík
- Original Score
- Michal Novinski, Roman Kurhan
- Original Title
- Svetloplachosť
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Punkchart films, Cinémotif Films, Arthouse Traffic, RTVS, Česká televize, Partizanfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský
Marek Leščák, Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarčík, Jakub Mahler
Michal Novinski, Roman Kurhan
Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarčík
Ivan Ostrochovský, Pavol Pekarčík, Martin Piga
Vanessa Biermannová, Martina Netíková, Kristýna Květová, Tomáš Michálek, Ivan Ostrochovský
Department Leadership Roster
Michal Novinski
Original Music Composer
Ivan Ostrochovský
Editor
Pavol Pekarčík
Editor
Roman Kurhan
Original Music Composer
Marek Leščák
Screenplay
Ivan Ostrochovský
Screenplay
Pavol Pekarčík
Screenplay
Pavol Pekarčík
Director
Kristýna Květová
Producer
Tomáš Michálek
Producer
Martin Piga
Editor
Ivan Ostrochovský
Director of Photography
Ivan Ostrochovský
Producer
Pavol Pekarčík
Director of Photography
Ivan Ostrochovský
Director
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What is Photophobia about?
On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.
Who directed Photophobia?
Photophobia was directed by Pavol Pekarčík, Ivan Ostrochovský.
Who stars in Photophobia?
The principal cast of Photophobia includes Nikita Tyshchenko, Viktoriia Mats, Yana Yevdokymova, Yevhenii Borshch, Anna Tyshchenko.
When was Photophobia released and how long is it?
Photophobia was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Photophobia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Photophobia was composed by Michal Novinski, Roman Kurhan.