Slovakia – What's the story, Mum?, Katja Dreyer & Peter Šavel

My Mum was born into 'one of those countries' that do not exist anymore.
The land still exists, the language exists, the people still exist-but also not.

1968: Soviet troops invade Czechoslovakia. A period of hope and socialism comes to an abrupt end, also known as the Prague Spring. A young woman rises from her chair and decides to leave her country. Others decide to stay. Slovakia - What's the Story, Mum" is about a daughter trying to understand her mother's story. It's about freedom, courage and resilience, about care and chaos, and it's about today.

K: This chair, the chair from the photo is now standing in a living room in Brussels.
P: Her chair, orange, modern, looks like a butterfly, it was designed in Buenos Aires.
It's standing by the window, surrounded by plants. It's actually not very comfortable to sit on.....