: Originally aired on BBC Four under the Storyville banner. It is periodically available for catch-up on BBC iPlayer .
This guide covers the 2022 Oscar-nominated documentary directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont, which was featured as part of the BBC Storyville series. 🎬 Documentary Overview BBC.Storyville.2022.A.House.Made.of.Splinters.1...
: Critics describe the film as "emotionally powerful," "brutal," and "touching," highlighting the resilience of children in a region already stressed by years of conflict. 🗝️ Key Themes & Perspective : Originally aired on BBC Four under the Storyville banner
: Children stay here for up to nine months while the state determines their future: return home, move to a foster family, or transfer to a permanent orphanage. 🎬 Documentary Overview : Critics describe the film
: Despite the grim circumstances, the film emphasizes the compassion of the social workers who strive to create a safe haven for the children.
Filmed in prior to the 2022 Russian invasion, this powerful feature-length documentary explores the lives of children and staff in a unique temporary shelter.
: Watching the film now offers a haunting look at a community and facility in a region that has since been devastated by full-scale war. 📖 Viewing Guide