The film, told entirely in sign language, is set in a rehab center for deaf youth struggling with addiction. As a new patient, the main character finds himself drawn to a long-term resident and struggles to navigate their growing connection amidst the challenges of recovery. His newfound feelings bring to light the age-old dilemma of the "hedgehog's dilemma", in which the desire for closeness and connection is constantly at odds with the need for self-protection and distance.
Official Selection Short Fiction 1
Official Selection Short Fiction 1
Director's bio:
Born in 1999, a second-year student of film directing at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice. "Hedgehog's dilemma" is his debut short film. Currently, he is working on two short documentary studies that focus on the theme of young people emigrating from their country.