International premiere
I Accidentally Wrote a Book
A good story gives life meaning.
“I Accidentally Wrote a Book” tells the very personal and inspiring story of 12-year-old Nina, who discovers the healing power of writing. As she learns to write, Nina uncovers her family's history, experiences the long-suppressed grief of her long-lost mother, and gains a deeper sense of self. We follow the daily life of a teenage girl as she copes with conflicts with her little brother, experiences her first love and the process of becoming a woman. We follow every moment of her life through her writing and see how each decision the author makes changes the whole story. All this is depicted with unique visual elements that blend live action and animation, celebrating the wonders of storytelling.
Recommended age 7+
Nóra Lakos (1977) is a writer/director based in Budapest. Her debut feature film “Cream” was released in cinemas and won many awards around the world, and the film was later picked up by HBO and Netflix. Nora’s script for her second feature film “I Accidentally Wrote a Book” won the prestigious Eurimages Co-Production Award at the Cinekid Film Festival in 2021. Previously, Nora has directed several short films and won awards at many festivals, including Sarajevo Film Festival with her short film “Edina”. Nóra is dedicated to work for young audiences and for this reason she founded Cinemira in 2018 – the first international children and youth film festival in Hungary, which she named after her daughter Míra.
Nagyanyám köldöke (2013), Búék (2014), The Dead Poet (2015), Seven Suitcases (2017), Hab (2020), I Accidentally Wrote a Book (2024)
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