The Nest of the Turtledove

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 Nest of the Turtledove
Film poster
Directed byTaras Tkachenko
Written byTaras Tkachenko
StarringRimma Zyubina
Music byStefano Lentini
Release dates
  • 12 May 2016 (2016-05-12) (Cannes)
  • 20 July 2016 (2016-07-20) (Ukraine)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUkraine
LanguageUkrainian

The plot edit

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 edit

Accolades edit

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient / nominee Result
Odesa International Film Festival 23 July 2016 Grand Prix Golden Duke Taras Tkachenko Nominated
Golden Duke for the Best Ukrainian feature: Taras Tkachenko Won

References edit

  1. ^ "OIFF Update: "The Nest of the Turtledove"". Odessa Review. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Обрано три фільми-кандидати на "Оскар" від України". Ukrayinska Pravda (in Ukrainian). 31 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.

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