In Chernobyl's toxic Dead Zone, a bold group of women persist, sharing the lethal yet captivating landscape with various visitors, including scientists, soldiers, and 'stalkers'. Their choice to return post-disaster, disregarding risks and authority, exhibits the compelling allure of home, the therapeutic effect of controlling one's fate, and the individual perception of danger.
REVIEWS
“A beautiful film.” - George Johnson, The New York Times
“An affectionate, stirring documentary.” - The New York Times- Women In The World
“A haunting and strangely uplifting documentary.” - The Hollywood Reporter
“A portrait of a place and its people who are like no other.” - San Francisco Examiner
“Powerful and poignant and, frankly, unforgettable.” - The Chicago Tribune
SELECT AWARDS
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LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL - Special Jury Honor Award for Directing
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WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL - Special Jury Award for Documentary & Best Editing
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SANTA FE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - Best Documentary
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SALEM FILM FESTIVAL - Special Jury Award & Audience Award for Best Film 2016
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SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL - One In A Million Award 2016
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DENVER FILM FESTIVAL - Audience Award for Best Documentary 2016
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FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL - Audience Award for Best Documentary 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO GREEN FILM FESTIVAL - Audience Award for Best Documentary 2016
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CINEMAMBIENTE - Audience Award for Best Documentary 2016
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LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Best Documentary 2016