The Border


1h 12m 2010

Brief Synopsis

One day in 1946, the village of Slemence suddenly found itself divided between two countries: Czechoslovakia and the Ukraine. The border was drawn at random and divided families as well as properties. Here, we witness how political decisions on paper can have disastrous effects on the ground.

Film Details

Also Known As
Border, Hranica
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Leon Productions; Leon Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Synopsis

One day in 1946, the village of Slemence suddenly found itself divided between two countries: Czechoslovakia and the Ukraine. The border was drawn at random and divided families as well as properties. Here, we witness how political decisions on paper can have disastrous effects on the ground.

Film Details

Also Known As
Border, Hranica
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Leon Productions; Leon Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Slovakia's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2011).

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Spectrum) January 27-February 7, 2010.)

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Spectrum) January 27-February 7, 2010.

Released in United States 2011 (Awards Buzz : Best Foreign Language Film )