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Founded in 2001, the INSTITUTE OF DOCUMENTARY FILM (IDF) is a non-profit training and networking centre based in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on the support of East European documentary films and their wider promotion. Our activities support filmmakers through all stages of completion – development, funding, production, post-production, and distribution. We aim at individual filmmakers (tailored consultations), groups of carefully selected professionals with projects or films (Ex Oriente Film, East European Forum, East Silver, Doc Launch, etc.), broader professional community (East Doc Platform), as well as the general public (portal www.DOKweb.net). We closely work with key int. festivals, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, markets, or training initiatives and serve as the GATEWAY TO EAST EUROPEAN DOCUMENTARY FILM.

Director
Maciej Gorski
Original idea
Maciej Gorski
Producer
Monika Braid
Co Producer
Sunandan Walia ...
Production company
Braidmade Films Ltd ...
Director of photography
Pawel Banasiak ...
Editor
Leszek Molski
IDF Events
2006 East European Forum ...
Financial Support
POLISH FILM INSTITUTE; SCREEN WEST MIDLANDS; MEDIAWOLRD VIEW

Mind the Gap

United Kingdom, 2010, 58 min, Digi Beta, Creative, Personal View, Portrait, Social Issues

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The Mankoos, a Sikh family, who originate from Kenya, lived in London and recently emigrated to Australia, take you on a journey to India in search of their identity and a place of belonging. Dari, the father, ex pop star and London Underground driver, Tina, his wife and an IT expert, and their daughter Kiran, a fractious teenager venture on the trip which they hope will change their life. Dari’s drive and enthusiasm to show India is tested when the family is forced to stay in places that lack the basics of hygiene and the demanding Himalaya trek puts mollycoddled Kiran’s life at risk. There is a struggle to find affinity to the place. The film ends with Dari’s family life in Australia, where Dari reaches his conclusion: I have no home. Life is a journey! I’m totally free.

Director:

Maciej Gorski

Producer:

Monika Braid

Co Producer:

Sunandan Walia, Yugesh Walia

Original idea:

Maciej Gorski

Screenplay:

Maciej Gorski

Director of photography:

Wojciech Staroń, Maciej Gorski, Pawel Banasiak