BEING THERE by Adèle Shaykhulova

DOCUMENTARY, in development 

I discover the existence of almost 15,000 surveillance cameras in my hometown of Ufa, Russia. Stuck in my room in France, I walk around the city on my computer. I watch my family members, then they disappear from the frame. Their distant voices give me news on the phone. Parties, demonstrations. The war. A snowstorm and I’m cold. I wait at bus stops. People skip in rhythm, checking the time. I’m a silent intruder, no one knows I’m watching. I try to guess what they’re talking about. I hang from a lamppost, a Soviet building, a tree. And I just stand there. Do you feel my presence?

Team and supports 

Director : Adèle Shaykhulova

Producer : Rebecca Houzel

With the support of Brouillon d’un Rêve (SCAM), CNC (FAIA), CNAP and Région Île de France.