Today at the “Ukrainian House,” which has become the main venue for “Cinema for Victory,” four films will be showcased: “Warriors of Science,” “Sisters,” “Battle for Light,” “Family Album”
The festival is held under the auspices of the President of Ukraine, initiated by the State Film Agency of Ukraine, and founded by the NGO “Ukrkіnofest,” the International Film Festival “Molodist,” and the Odesa Film Studio. The event aims to support Ukrainian filmmakers who create documentary films about the war in Ukraine, as well as to document Russia's crimes, counteract Russian propaganda, and draw attention and international support for Ukraine.
This is reported by writes the State Film Agency, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications.
The festival will last until March 2. The international jury is chaired by French documentary filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy. The main international jury includes: Philippe Azoulay, Sahra Karimi, Ariel Dombal.
The head of the national jury is Ukrainian film director Andriy Donchyk.
The “Cinema for Victory” program will feature sixteen films in the competition program that have passed the technical selection.
The schedule of screenings can be found on the official website. Admission is free for everyone interested.
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