By Fire

By Fire

2023 · 12 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Anya is a wide-eyed uncorrupted understudy who has to replace the actress she idealises in the role of Medea, as she navigates within a morally distorted theatre company.

Directed by Marta Małecka · Written by Milli Asha Sispal

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