Docudays UA
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Festival Report: Docudays UA 2023
DOCUDAYS UA: For the 20th film festival, Modern Times Review travelled to Kyiv, Ukraine from Bucharest, Romania.
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Docudays UA 2023: the complete winners
The 20th edition of the #Docudays UA# International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival has recently concluded, announcing its list of winners. This significant event marked a jubilee for the festival, celebrating outstanding films that shed light on #human rights#, #ethics, and #social issues# with a unique artistic vision. The festival doesn’t stop at the announcement…
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Docudays UA announces 2023 DOCU/WORLD International selections
The #Docudays UA# DOCU/WORLD international program at this year’s festival guide brings together a diverse selection of films from around the world. Each film offers a unique perspective on the human experience, captured through the lens of talented directors. In We Will Not Fade Away, we are introduced to five teenagers living near the frontline…
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«Digital images of war and violence surround us, which can desensitise us and impact our future vision»
DOCUDAYS UA: Program Director Yuliia Kovalenko on the current situation in Kyiv, the necessary adjustments to programming a festival during wartime, the role of Program Director amongst the wider team, and more.
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Docudays UA DOCU/SHORT UA explores Ukraine’s shared narrative through short film
This year’s #Docudays UA# DOCU/SHORT selection process took a unique approach, focusing on stories that needed to be told from abroad alongside films made by Ukrainian artists. The short film competition programme serves as a response to the pain felt by everyone in #Ukraine. It delves into the everyday lives overwhelmed by questions, the search…
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Docudays UA looks at images of the past with 2023 DOCU/UKRAINE selections
Docudays UA 2023 (2 – 8) June presents a captivating reflection on the interplay between the past and the future. In this year’s national competition, DOCU/UKRAINE, a selection of thought-provoking films, explores recent history, offering profound insights into our collective journey. Mstyslav Chernov’s 20 Days in Mariupol fearlessly captures the essence of war, preserving the…
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Growing up under the approaching storm clouds of war
UKRAINE: The lives of ordinary teenagers in Ukraine's Donbas region as they navigate adolescence, dreams, and the devastating impact of conflict on their futures.
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While the Green Grass Grows
LIFE: A unique and personal cinematic exploration of the flow of rivers and lives, including the passing of his parents and global questions.
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The unyielding gaze of war
UKRAINE: While the Russian invasion commences, a group of Ukrainian journalists who are stuck in the besieged city of Mariupol strive to carry out their duty of documenting the war's brutalities.