Traces
Traces shines a light on Ukrainian women who, after surviving conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and torture during Russia’s war, refuse to remain silent.
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Simple Structures: Films of Docudays UA-2026
Where Everything Disappears
Authors: Oleksandr Tkachenko
France, Ukraine202688’
In original language, available with English subtitles and with audio description (settings in the lower right corner of the video player).
In original language, available with English subtitles and with audio description (settings in the lower right corner of the video player).
Dmytro Dokunov, a Ukrainian nature-loving DOP and digital artist is enrolled in a combat unit to face the Russian invasion. With his mobile camera always on, Dmytro films his entire experience of becoming a warrior, while desperately trying to preserve his humanity.
Producer:
Illia Gladshtein, co-producer Antoine Goldet
Camera:
Dmytro Dokunov
Sound:
Margaryta Kulichova
Editing:
Oleksandr Tkachenko, Mykola Bazarkin, Bruno Joucla
Production:
Phalanstery Films, co-production Amok Films
Distribution:
Phalanstery Films
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