The Nest of the Turtledove explained

The Nest of the Turtledove
Director:Taras Tkachenko
Starring:Rimma Zyubina
Music:Stefano Lentini
Runtime:101 minutes
Country:Ukraine
Language:Ukrainian

The Nest of the Turtledove (Ukrainian: Гніздо горлиці) is a 2016 Ukrainian drama film directed by Taras Tkachenko.[1] It was named as one of three films shortlisted as the Ukrainian submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but it was not selected.[2]

The plot

The protagonist had a wonderful family - a beloved husband and a sweet daughter. At first, the husband lost his job, the daughter grew up, and the income she had at her own job was extremely insufficient. So, when one of her friends suggested that she go to work in sunny Italy, she agreed. And now she is returning to her native Bukovyna. However, there is no joy in her eyes, and a small heart beats under her breast, but she returns

Cast

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient / nomineeResult
Odesa International Film Festival23 July 2016Grand Prix Golden DukeTaras Tkachenko
Golden Duke for the Best Ukrainian feature:Taras Tkachenko

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OIFF Update: "The Nest of the Turtledove" . Odessa Review . 26 July 2016 . 31 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Обрано три фільми-кандидати на "Оскар" від України . . Ukrainian . 31 August 2016 . 31 August 2016.