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«Democracy is impossible if a society lacks resources—especially human resources»

Steve Rickinson / June 4, 2025

DOCUDAYS UA: Festival Director Yuliia Kovalenko delves into the motivations behind this year’s theme, the challenges of organising a festival amid ongoing conflict, and the resilience of Ukrainian documentary cinema.

«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.