The Tale of Silyan

Films
Written By Emily Van de Wall

2025 | Coast Film & Music Festival

Duration: 80 min

Synopisis

The Tale of Silyan is a documentary that intertwines the real-life story of a North Macedonian farmer, Nikola, with a traditional folktale. As economic hardship forces his family to seek work abroad, Nikola rescues an injured white stork named Silyan, forming an unlikely bond with the bird while dealing with the land's unsustainable future and the global migration crisis. The film uses the parallels between Nikola's experience and the legend of a boy cursed to be a stork to explore themes of migration, conservation, and resilience.

Featured at Coast Film & Music Festival 2025 screening 11/03 at 8 PM at Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center and 11/08 at 11 AM at Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center. Check the schedule + get tickets >>

Production Team

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Emily Van de Wall https://proteadesignstudios.com
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