Leaving to Remain

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With the UK's hardening immigration policy in the background, director Mira Erdevicki follows the lives of three Roma: Petr Torák, Denisa Gannon and Ondrej Oláh. Settled in the UK over 20 years ago, the trio still feel attached to their native Slovakia and the Czech Republic. As the country goes into lockdown, they film their lives throughout the Covid pandemic and the aftermath of Brexit to form this quietly radical and heart-warming film about identity and finding home.

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Documentary
1 hr. 30 min.

director

Mira Erdevicki

writer

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synopsis

With the UK's hardening immigration policy in the background, director Mira Erdevicki follows the lives of three Roma: Petr Torák, Denisa Gannon and Ondrej Oláh. Settled in the UK over 20 years ago, the trio still feel attached to their native Slovakia and the Czech Republic. As the country goes into lockdown, they film their lives throughout the Covid pandemic and the aftermath of Brexit to form this quietly radical and heart-warming film about identity and finding home.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 30 min.

director

Mira Erdevicki

writer