Crulic - The Path to Beyond

"An animated feature-length documentary telling the story of Claudiu Crulic, a 33-year-old Romanian who died in a Polish prison while on a hunger strike, recounts from beyond the grave how his mother and sister have difficulties recognizing his body after he has wasted away to almost nothing. The film explores the events leading up to Crulic's death, including his arrest for theft in Poland and his failed attempts to seek help from the Romanian consulate. With a mix of hand-drawn animation and animated photographs, this powerful and emotional biographical docudrama offers a unique perspective on a tragic event that sparked international outrage.