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Wake Up on Mars (12A*) + ScreenTalk with director Dea Gjinovci

New East Cinema

,Barbican Cinema 2
A close up of a young child's face from Wake Up on Mars

A family from Kosovo await the results of their asylum application in Sweden while caring for their two daughters who lie in a coma-like state.

The Demiri family, forced to seek asylum in Sweden after fleeing persecution in Kosovo in 2007, awaits for the results of their asylum application while caring for their two daughters who have mysteriously fallen into a coma-like state diagnosed as ‘resignation syndrome’. In the midst of this uncertain reality, the family's youngest child, Furkhan, who dreams of outer space, is building a spaceship for a special mission to Mars.

Documentary and magical realism blend in Dea Gjinovci's fascinating, often playful film which, despite the potential bleakness of the subject matter, offers hope in the face of bureaucracy and cynicism, while Furkhan’s escapades act as a dynamic metaphor for the experience of many refugees.

We are delighted to welcome director Dea Gjinovci for a ScreenTalk after the film.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks New East Cinema

France/Sweden 2020 Dir Dea Gjinovci 75 min

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.