Sanatorium (British & Irish Film Festival Luxembourg)
The 16th annual British & Irish Film Festival Luxembourg (BIFFL) - AUTUMN EDITION
Sanatorium.
Country : IE, UA, FR
Genre : documentary
Duration : 90 mins
Directed by : Gar O'Rourke
Starring : Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, John Connors, Aidan Gillen, Colm Meaney, Claire Johnston, Gilbert Johnston
Synopsis : On the outskirts of Odesa, stands Kuyalnyk Sanatorium. Each summer, thousands of Ukrainians come here, drawn by Soviet-era therapies and the chance to relax beside the salt lake. The biggest attraction though, is the mysterious black mud, said to cure infertility, physical disabilities and other ailments.
Sanatorium takes us through a summer season at this place, following the staff as they work hard to provide care, comfort, and entertainment for visitors – even with the war nearby. For the guests, it’s a time to seek healing, love and renewal. Despite the airstrikes close by, there’s something about the pastel pink and lime green halls of the
sanatorium that keeps pulling people back.
In collabouration with CinEast.
Confirmed as Ireland's entry into the 2026 Academy Awards Best International Feature Film.
In Ukrainian with EN sub-titles.
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