“Where the Stork Lands with Amália” takes an anthropological perspective to portray the life of a family living in the grip of generational poverty in a Roma settlement in Eastern Slovakia. The film explores the unceasing cycle into which children like Amália are born, with their life prospects predetermined by their circumstances. The documentary allows viewers to witness the life that is awaiting the newborn, through the lives of her siblings, parents, and community. Amália becomes the symbol of every child born into generational poverty.

Viewers are invited into this familyʼs home, where even basic amenities like electricity and drinking water are absent, and gaining an up-close view of their struggles. Despite these harsh conditions, the family strives to maintain their dignity and raise their children with love.

Our aim was to create a non-narrative anthropological documentary that offers an unfiltered glimpse into the raw reality of our protagonists’ lives, highlighting their strength, resilience, and capacity for love.

Despite the challenging circumstances, “Where the Stork Lands with Amália” manages to approach this sensitive topic gently, while respecting the dignity of its main characters throughout their difficult journey.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director and the film's protagonists in Slovak.