International Short Film Competition
A young Roma boy is lifted into the spotlight for his mysterious gift, only to find that light fades in unexpected ways.
A young Roma boy is lifted into the spotlight for his mysterious gift, only to find that light fades in unexpected ways.
A young Roma boy’s rare gift attracts the attention of a television crew, propelling him into a world of mounting expectations beyond his control. As admiration turns into public spectacle, his innocence, identity, and sense of self face relentless scrutiny. The piercing piece is a quietly haunting exploration of the fragile boundary between wonder and exploitation, and of how the pursuit of recognition and glaring spotlight can overwhelm those unready for its intensity, leaving both him and his world transformed.


