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An older man and and a white stork sit by the fire as a group performs a traditional Macedonian ritual.

How The Tale of Silyan Magically Blends Myth and Reality

by Pat Mullen
December 5, 2025
Features/Interviews

An interview with The Tale of Silyan director Tamara Kotevska and cinematographer Jean Dakar about capturing the relationship between a farmer and a white stork that proves his kindred spirit.

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Prime Minster Brian Mulroney appears in a fantastical image. He is pictured from the waist up wearing a flamboyant Liberace-style coat. There is a dazzling background behind him with campaign signs. He looks pale and a bit like a vampire.

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Prime Minster Brian Mulroney appears in a fantastical image. He is pictured from the waist up wearing a flamboyant Liberace-style coat. There is a dazzling background behind him with campaign signs. He looks pale and a bit like a vampire.

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