Wake Up On Mars 2020 Ages 12+

When
10.45 am, Thu 8 Oct 2020 (74 mins)About
In this fantastical documentary, the ten-year-old brother of two Kosovan refugees diagnosed with coma-like ‘resignation syndrome’ embarks on a magical escape mission to Mars.
Dea Gjinovci’s documentary debut takes a unique approach to exploring the relentless uncertainty faced by a family of Kosovan refugees awaiting asylum in Sweden. Laced with elements of magical realism, the film blurs the boundaries between science and fiction; both the resignation syndrome and the voyage to Mars become symbolic representations of the family’s desire to escape.
Australian Premiere
Ages 12+
Production Credits
- Director: Dea Gjinovci
- Script: Lucas Minisini
- Cast: Ibadeta Demiri
- Rights: Cat&Docs
- Year: 2020
- Runtime: 74 minutes
- Countries: France, Switzerland
- Languages: Albanian, Swedish