Letters to Max

Through the letter exchange with a former Foreign Minister of Abkhazia – a state that does not exist, according to international law – Baudelaire delves into the essence of identity, belonging, and the intricacies of statehood. What does it mean to hold a passport of a non-recognized state? What does it mean to live in political limbo and in the situation of the frozen military conflict? In the film, the history acquires a personal perspective, immersing viewers in an intimate journey.

Not a Map But a Trace: Former Soviet Land Reclaimed features films that follow alternative visual geographies of the former Soviet Union. By highlighting the damaged landscapes that preserve the historical memory of the oppression, these films reclaim them from the hegemonic narratives of state socialism. Ultimately, denouncing the dangers of the imperial imaginary, the program highlights the necessity for renewed modes of cross-border connection and communication.