For the feature film "LEGACY" directed by Aliaksei Paluyan, we are looking for:
- Belarusian and Russian-speaking actors (Russian language required without an accent), especially from the Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), but also from Ukraine and Western Europe.
Film Description: "LEGACY" is a story set during the Belarusian Revolution of 2020, serving as a voice in the fight for equality, freedom, and justice.
Production Details:
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Producers: Lava Films & TamTam Films (Polish-German co-production)
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Filming: Summer/Fall 2025, TBC (location: Poland)
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Director: Aliaksei Paluyan
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Casting Director: Piotr Bartuszek
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Genre: Feature film
Synopsis: 2020, Minsk: Belarus stands on the brink of revolution. Pavel (25) has distanced himself from the Lukashenko regime, which his father, Jan (55), supported for years as a deputy district chief. His friend and activist, Stepan (26), urges him to take action, but Pavel fears for his family’s safety. After the manipulated election results, Pavel can no longer hold back and joins the protests, creating deep tension within his family. The aggressive crackdown on protesters, including brutal torture in prison and Stepan’s death, leaves Pavel emotionally shattered and leads to his radicalization and deeper involvement in the resistance. In the end, his father also opposes the system, but Pavel, now broken in spirit and body, plans to leave the country, facing new and even greater challenges.
The application should include:
- A current photo
- A video with short introduction in Russian and optional in English (English is not required, but if you speak it, please send a recording)
Submission deadline: November 10, 2024.
Attachments:
- Character descriptions
- Director’s statement