We Lived Slowly in Times of Peace
International Short Film Competition

We Lived Slowly in Times of Peace

The short film “We Lived Slowly in Times of Peace”, based on Tatev Chakhian’s poem “Retrospective”, unravels the bittersweet stillness of peace, where the comforts of routine mask the erosion of time, while the quiet tension of war lingers in the air.

ENGLISH TITLE:

We Lived Slowly in Times of Peace

ORIGINAL TITLE:

We Lived Slowly in Times of Peace

DIRECTOR:

Kristina Jacot

PRODUCER:

Kristina Jacot

MAIN COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION:

MOLDOVA

GENRE:

DOCUMENTARY

YEAR:

2025

LENGTH:

8

DIALOGUES:

NO

A QUOTE FOR THE FILM:

"Our life was the postponement of war – the luxury of morning laziness, the serene ritual of coffee-making, our loves left to be loved, our books unfinished..."

DIRECTOR’S BIO:

Filmmaker and mixed-media artist from Chisinau, Moldova, interested in DIY approaches and building fake structures that could fulfill real needs, even if temporarily.

Produced by:

Co-financed by:

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The project does not necessarily represent the position of The Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or how the project results are used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding beneficiary.

"Solidarity on Screen - Polish Presidency Film Review" is organized by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the international cultural program of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025.