A captivating film by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk, premiered at the 75th Festival de Cannes.
Against the backdrop of the Carpathian mountains, it explores family ties, tradition, crime, and a father’s struggle to balance his family with a life of crime. Set in Western Ukraine on the eve of a carnival, it follows Pamfir’s return to his family, where unconditional love is tested when his child’s actions force him to confront his troubled past.
“Pamfir” has garnered international recognition, winning top prizes at the Cairo International Film Festival and the Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist, while also earning a spot among The Guardian’s best films of 2023.