History of the Ukrainian Maidan 2013-2014, which runs through the faces of the heroes of the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity of the 21st century. From a romantic singing start - to a blazing fiery struggle for freedom and independence.
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Right now Ukrainian people are on the frontier of a democratic and free world. Our peaceful land is burning under the bombs of Russian occupants. They want to destroy our identity. The courage of the Ukrainian people came out as a surprise to many, but it has never been a secret to us. Our people have tempered in the fire of two revolutions against pro-Russian politicians and now have sharpened in the war for existence. We want us to be seen and heard. Our faces, our voices, our beating hearts.
Discover Ukraine with the most prominent modern filmmakers we gathered. Support Ukraine now by watching these short films. All the money will be donated to the Voices of Children foundation.
History of the Ukrainian Maidan 2013-2014, which runs through the faces of the heroes of the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity of the 21st century. From a romantic singing start - to a blazing fiery struggle for freedom and independence.
An immigrant comes to the first-world country to paint a mural on the tallest tower. He tries to adapt to the new reality, but xenophobia and odd rules force him to go back.
Tolik is a teenager who lives with his mother in a front line city. Each day she asks him to clean on the carpet. But he has no deal with it – he has a business with his friends. Besides, he falls in love with a young woman and helps her with a baby. Through all of these vital difficulties nobody notices how the war comes.
Nastya is a young cello player and she is in love with her friend Yura. At some point in her life, between rehearsals and parties, she decides that Yura shall be her first lover. However, not every guy is ready for it…
The film tells about the work of the ambulance team during the New Year holidays in Kyiv. The main characters are three ambulance workers: a doctor, a paramedic, and a driver, and the challenges and patients they face during their work shift.
The guy comes back to the small city, where he meets his old friends. They have a good time together. In the end of the day they decided to continue their "meeting". They get into a car with a stranger, whose motives are unknown. Such a spontaneous action turns out to be a chance to become closer to each other and find yourself.