In this episode Ivona Remundová sits down with award-winning Moldovan filmmaker Olga Lucovnícova live from East Doc Platform 2024. Together, they explore Olga's journey from her post-Soviet upbringing to her unexpected pivot from accounting to documentary filmmaking. Olga shares how her experiences shaped her storytelling and allowed her to investigate echoes of Soviet history through a fresh lens.

They discuss Olga's critically acclaimed short film Object 817, a gripping portrayal of a nuclear accident site in the Russian Urals intertwined with myths of alien encounters. The conversation dives into the fascinating yet unsettling realities of nuclear waste, military secrecy, and the enduring impact on local communities.

Olga also reflects on her international education, her path to settling in Belgium, and the inspiration behind her feature-length documentary, Last Letters from My Grandma, developed at Ex Oriente Film 2021 and now on the global festival circuit.

Listen now to uncover Olga’s captivating stories of resilience, discovery, and creativity in the face of historical shadows.