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Simple Structures: Films of Docudays UA-2026

Traces

Authors: Alisa Kovalenko, Co-director: Marysia Nikitiuk
Poland, Ukraine202682’
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).
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tickets available from 05/06, 19:00

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. Through the journey of Iryna Dovhan, a former captive turned activist, who documents testimonies of affected women on the de-occupied territories of Ukraine, the film weaves a collective portrait of trauma while opening space for hope. Iryna gathers other survivors into a circle of courage and care. Together, they transform their pain into a force for truth, justice, and mutual support. 
More than a document of war crimes, the film is a testament to resilience and the solidarity of women standing side by side.

Producer:

Olha Bregman, Natalia Libet, Co-producers: Violetta Kamińska, Izabela Wójcik, Dariusz Jabłoński

Camera:

Alisa Kovalenko

Sound:

Mariia Nesterenko, Maciej Amilkiewicz

Editing:

Nikon Romanchenko, Alisa Kovalenko, Milenia Fiedler

Production:

2Brave Productions & Message Film

Distribution:

Stranger Films Sales

Simple Structures

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