Resilience, courage and survival in the face of war
FILMS FROM UKRAINE
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Dmitro Halemchuk
“It’s hard to wait” ( War is an evil, which destroys thousands of human lives and shatters dreams that will never come true.The film is about the psychological experiences of a young girl due to the military conflict in Ukraine caused by Russian aggression. The main character suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder but finds the strength to believe in the best.
Impossible
Oleksandr Hoisan
A film about the courage and resilience, professionalism and sacrifice of the Ukrainian public sector. About volunteers who help get food for the population during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. About how employees of various charitable foundations help HIV-infected, drug-addicted, and tuberculosis patients with the necessary medicines and treatment, including assistance to the LGBT community. The film shows how the public sector opposes corruption in medicine as a whole, advocates bills that will help establish the processes of assistance and protection of various segments of the population.
Dmytro Koturanov
In a quiet corner of Ukraine, Sofia and Mykyta lived an ordinary life, filled with laughter, love and occasional arguments. They cherished each other and reveled in the simple pleasures of their carefree life. Their days were adorned with dreams and hopes for a future that seemed within reach. Yet, destiny had a different path in store for them. On a fateful day, as the sun rose over the horizon, a storm of darkness descended upon their nation. The unthinkable happened – Russia attacked their country. The tranquility they once knew shattered into a million fragments, and their lives would never be the same again. The couple found themselves thrust into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty. The dreams they held so dearly slipped through their fingers like sand, leaving behind only echoes of what once was. The safety and security they once took for granted were replaced with fear and anguish. Their world, once vibrant with possibilities, turned into a battleground where survival became the sole objective. In a world torn apart by violence, their tale stands as a testament to the enduring power of love and the unwavering spirit of those who refuse to be defeated by the shadows of war.
Yaroslav Naumenko
Regarding the theme, the central idea of this film is that we live in a world that is completely saturated with propaganda. Most people do not verify the authenticity of the information they consume, making them an easily manipulable mass. We often do not even realize this, and we become part of a dystopian world.
The film takes place in a dystopian world in which a totalitarian system interferes with the everyday life of citizens.