Living Stones

Section: Hungarian Competition VII.
Director: Ladányi Jancsó Jákob
Runtime: 20 minutes
Country: Hungary

The story depicts the sessions of a young woman and her therapist in a rehabilitation centre in a remote area of the city. The woman initially finds it difficult to open up, and the therapy sessions are slow and difficult: repressed dreams and memories are only revealed in fragments. The older male professional finally gains her trust through equestrian therapy, and she finds an unconditional acceptance and a pure connection with the animal that was previously completely alien to her. As the girl opens up, the boundaries between therapist and patient become blurred.