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With director Ana Maria Vijdea about her short documentary film May the Earth Become the Sky, portrait of 48-years old woman who is trapped between two worlds, awarded by the Institute of Documentary Film at Ji.hlava IDFF 2022.  The interview was conducted by Ivona Remundová.

True Story, episode 51: Ana Maria Vijdea about her short May the Earth Become the Sky

In this episode of the True Story Podcast, Ivona Remundová speaks with director Robert Lakatos about his thought-provoking and darkly humorous documentary Whose Dog Am I?. The film is a sharp political satire exploring nationalism, identity, and power—told through the unexpected lens of dog breeding.

Lakatos takes us on a journey through a world where politics and ideology seep into the seemingly innocent realm of purebred dogs, exposing how the desire for purity in breeding echoes troubling nationalist narratives. In conversation with Remundová, he discusses the creative and ethical challenges of crafting an ironic yet deeply political film, the difficulties of securing funding for a project that critiques propaganda, and the fine balance between humor and serious social commentary.

How do politics shape even the most unexpected aspects of our daily lives? Can satire help us see reality more clearly? Join us for an insightful discussion on a film Variety has hailed as “a new breed of social satire.

Episode 63: Whose Dog Am I? with Robert Lakatos

True Story: a documentary video and podcast interview series; almost everything you ever wanted to know about Central & Eastern European documentary film.

In-depth interviews, analysis, field reports, live events and much much more with your curious and enthusiastic hosts, Ivona Remundova and Nicole Jennifer Adelman.

This series is brought to you by the Institute of Documentary Film (www.dokweb.net) and Film New Europe (www.filmneweurope.com).

Episode 63: Whose Dog Am I? with Robert Lakatos

True Story

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