Less Than 5Gr of Saffron

Awarded at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, virtual reality experience ‘Less than 5 gr of Saffron’ introduces us to Golnaz, a young Iranian immigrant trying to adjust to life in Germany. One evening, on her way home from work at a migrant reception centre on the outskirts of Berlin, she stops by a shop and, despite the high price, buys some saffron. As she prepares a simple meal, Golnaz tries to recreate a sense of home, but the ritual awakens painful memories – three years earlier, she survived a shipwreck in which she lost her family.

Using the ritual of cooking as a means of storytelling, the experience invites us not only to witness Golnaz’s story, but also to feel what connects us despite our different experiences.

Venice International Film Festival 2025 — Special Jury Prize
ART*VR — Grand Jury Award 2025
Geneva International Film Festival 2025
Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2026

This work is presented as part of the NK-INTERACTIVE interactive exhibition at the Radvila Palace Museum of Art in Vilnius. The exhibition runs from 15–25 October.

1 TICKET – 7 EXHIBITION WORKS
With this ticket, you can experience one of three longer VR works and six shorter works from the programme – VR films, games, and installations. You will reserve a specific time slot for your chosen longer VR work, while the six shorter works are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ticket is valid for the entire day, so you can take your time exploring the rest of the exhibition.

PASS – 9 EXHIBITION WORKS
With the NK-INTERACTIVE Pass, you can experience all three longer works and six shorter works from the programme – VR films, games, and installations. You can reserve a time slot for each of the three longer works, while the six shorter works are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The pass is valid for the entire duration of the exhibition, so you can return on different days and explore the programme at your own pace.

“The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up” is not included in the NK-INTERACTIVE Ticket or Pass – a separate ticket is required for this experience.

Exhibition opening hours:
Weekdays: 15:00–21:00
Weekends: 13:00–21:00