Topic: Russian invasion of Ukraine

Direction Mstyslav Chernov

Synopsis 20 Days in Mariupol (2023) follows a group of Ukrainian reporters who find themselves cut off in the encircled city of Mariupol as the Russian assault commences. Despite the immense dangers, these journalists persevere in their mission to record and...

Direction Louis Lee Ray · Michael Waldman

Cast Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Olena Zelenska · Boris Johnson · Luke Harding

Synopsis The Zelensky Story (2024) delves into the extraordinary life of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tracing his transformation from a budding actor and comedian to the leader of Ukraine. The documentary explores his rise to power and his leadership during a critical period,...

Direction Aki Kaurismäki

Cast Alma Pöysti · Jussi Vatanen · Janne Hyytiäinen · Nuppu Koivu

Synopsis Fallen Leaves (2023) follows the story of Ansa, a solitary woman residing in Helsinki who juggles a zero-hours contract at a supermarket and a job sorting recyclable plastic. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Holappa, a fellow...

Direction Maciek Hamela

Synopsis In the Rearview (2023) follows the journey of a Polish vehicle navigating the treacherous roads of Ukraine. The passengers on board are individuals seeking refuge from the Russian invasion. This vehicle serves as a temporary sanctuary, a space where stories...

Direction Simon Lereng Wilmont

Synopsis A House Made of Splinters (2022) delves into the lives of young individuals and the dedicated personnel within a unique residential facility. This institution temporarily houses children who have been separated from their families while legal proceedings determine their future....

Direction Jamie Roberts

Synopsis Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods (2024) delves into the harrowing experiences of a lone Ukrainian infantry company as they engage in a desperate struggle to safeguard the eastern front against relentless Russian assaults. This gripping documentary offers an intimate look...

Direction Ksenia Bolchakova · Alexandra Jousset

Synopsis Wagner, l'armée de l'ombre de Poutine (TV) (2022) delves into the shadowy world of a private military force, the Wagner Group, which operates under a veil of secrecy and denial, allegedly on behalf of Russia. This documentary explores how the...

Direction Maryna Gorbach

Cast Oksana Cherkashyna · Evgeniy Efremov · Sergey Shadrin · Artur Aramyan

Synopsis Klondike (2022) follows the journey of a resilient Ukrainian family residing near the Russia-Ukraine border as conflict erupts. Irka, the family matriarch, steadfastly refuses to abandon their home despite the encroaching danger and eventual capture of their village by armed...

Direction Brendan Bellomo · Slava Leontyev

Synopsis Porcelain War (2024) follows the inspiring journey of Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey, who remain in their homeland despite the relentless roar of fighter jets overhead. Amidst the chaos and devastation, these artists find solace and purpose in their...

Direction Paddy Wivell

Synopsis Hell Jumper: Rescuers Under Fire (2024) follows the journey of Chris Parry and his companions as they embarked on a perilous mission to Ukraine, traveling in a van to assist a diverse group of civilian "evacuators." Their objective was to...

Direction Daria Skripka · Poornima Subramaniam · Mrunal Khairnar · Lwazi Msipha

Synopsis Riot Doll (2023) follows the journey of a young woman navigating the tumultuous streets of Moscow as a delivery girl. She becomes an eyewitness to the escalating tensions and divisions tearing her society apart. Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos, she...

Direction Mónica Ceberio

Direction Max Stern · Tim Stirzaker

Cast Vladimir Putin

Synopsis Putin vs the West (2023) delves into a tumultuous decade of geopolitical tensions, chronicling the key events from the 2014 annexation of Crimea to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This documentary offers an intimate perspective, featuring insights from Western leaders...

Direction Ivan Ostrochovský · Pavol Pekarcik

Cast Nikita Tyshchenko · Viiktoria Mats · Yana Yevdokymova · Yevhenii Borshch

Synopsis Photophobia (2023) follows the harrowing journey of 12-year-old Niki and 11-year-old Vika, who seek refuge from the horrors of war within the confines of a Kharkiv metro station. For them, daylight represents imminent peril, forcing them to remain indoors under...

Direction Damian Kocur

Cast Sofia Berezovska · Roman Lutskiy · Anastasiya Karpenko · Fedir Pugachov

Synopsis Under the Volcano (2024) delves into the emotional turmoil of a young Ukrainian family as their peaceful vacation in Tenerife is abruptly disrupted by the onset of war. The family's planned return to Kiev becomes an impossible dream, leaving them...

Direction Max Lowe

Synopsis Camp Courage (2023) follows the journey of a young girl who, having been uprooted from her home due to the conflict in Ukraine, embarks on a transformative experience at a summer camp nestled in the Alps. Accompanied by her grandmother,...

Direction Marian Bushan

Cast Maryna Koshkina · Andrey Mostrenko · Aldoshyn Pavlo · Roman Semysal

Synopsis Sniper. The White Raven (2022) follows the journey of a Ukrainian physics teacher whose life is forever altered by a devastating loss caused by invading soldiers in the Donbas region. Driven by a deep sense of loss and a burning...

Direction Anastasiia Lodkina · Anna Eliseeva · Artyom Litvinenko · Pavlo Ostrikov

Cast Oleksandr Rudynskyy · Vyacheslav Dovzhenko · Ekaterina Varchenko · Oksana Zhdanova

Direction Miriam Guttmann

Cast Oleksandr Budko · Alexis Tutunnique

Synopsis Front Row (2024) delves into the inspiring journey of a group of young ballet dancers who, having fled Ukraine, find solace and purpose in their art. Their world is transformed when a soldier, who has lost his legs in the...

Direction Juri Rechinsky

Synopsis Signs of War (2022) follows the journey of photojournalist Pierre Crom, who ventured to Ukraine in 2014 to chronicle the looming conflict along the eastern frontier. Crom's stark and poignant images serve as a testament to the raw and unfiltered...