“I wanted to portray the loss of authenticity of my nation through my film:” Rastislav Boroš, Director of ‘The Sluggard Clan’
“I wanted to portray the loss of authenticity of my nation through my film:” Rastislav Boroš, Director of ‘The Sluggard Clan’
#IFFIWood, 23 November 2024
Slovakia, a young nation is losing its authenticity due to growing capitalism and consumerism, said Rastislav Boroš, director of the film ‘The Sluggard Clan’ being screened in 55th International Film Festival of India.
While interacting with the media, he expressed, “I wanted to show the soul of my nation. It is a very young state. It has got independence not so long back. I wanted to show something authentic through the film. Hence, I decided not to show reality but wanted to present a metaphor or allegory. It is a dream that I have for my country. Youth of the country has all the aspirations based on consumerism”.
Belkis Bayrak, while speaking about her film ‘Gulizar’ spoke about struggles that she faced for funds while making the movie. “It is mostly the prejudice that affects getting funds for the film. Mansplaining comes from the industry and not from cultural institutions itself” she said. She further added that “If you are putting ideas that oppose any section of the society then there will be challenges to it.”
‘Fear and Trembling’, directed by Manijeh Hekmat and Faeze Azizkhani, tells the story of a woman whose unwavering belief leads her to isolation, cutting her off from family and social connections. This extreme conviction becomes the root cause of her profound loneliness. Faeze Azizkhani expressed that name of the movie itself suggests the experience of making this film.
In her closing remarks, while speaking about the fund generation for the movie, Azizkhani said that cinema that supports the establishment gets funds, however independent and neutral cinema does not get funds and has to rely on friends, family and own resources.
Directors of the three films ‘The Sluggard Clan,’ ‘Gülizar’ and ‘Fear & Trembling’ addressed a press conference on the sidelines of the 55th IFFI being held in picturesque state of Goa today. The Presser was moderated by Sriyanka Chatterjee
The Press Conference can be watched here: