Valentina

About This Movie

So, 'Valentina' is this intimate documentary that takes you into the world of a ten-year-old girl in Skopje's Roma community. The charm of the film lies in its unpolished storytelling; it's not just about her life but also her unique way of seeing the world. You get a sense of her tomboyish spirit and her incredible knack for storytelling. The pacing feels almost like a meandering conversation, weaving through her quirky anecdotes and the surreal nature of her dreams. The atmosphere is both vibrant and heavy; it has this poignant blend of joy and struggle. Feldmann’s direction captures the rawness of childhood amidst hardship, and Valentina’s performance is sort of hypnotizing, pulling you into her little universe. Really a distinctive take on young girlhood that doesn't shy away from reality.

Explores themes of childhood and storytelling.Captures the essence of life in a Roma neighborhood.Distinctive approach to documentary filmmaking.