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Year. Kharkiv Region.
Dmytro Komarov's documentary project The Year. Kharkiv Region. Dmytro Komarov will show Kharkiv in the first months of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. Viewers will hear the stories of people who found themselves in the epicentre of the brutal attacks: at the air defence base destroyed by a Russian missile, in the residential area of the city - Northern Saltivka - which was ravaged by shelling. The journalist will talk to those who played a key role in the liberation of the Kharkiv region. One of these people is Roman Hryshchuk, the commander of the 127th separate territorial defence brigade of Ukraine. He told us how the military practice of the past - using decoys in the form of dummies - helped to identify and destroy the occupiers. How did the full-scale war begin for Kharkiv? What plans did the enemy have for Kharkiv? What united people and gave them hope in the most difficult times? Find out in the documentary project "Year. Kharkiv Region".
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the lives of people in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine during the Russian invasion. It offers an intimate look at their resilience, their daily struggles for survival, and their unwavering hope amidst the devastation of war. The film captures personal stories of loss, courage, and the enduring human spirit.
Critical Reception
Year. Kharkiv Region. has been lauded for its raw and powerful portrayal of life during wartime. Critics have praised its intimate access to the subjects and its unflinching look at the human cost of conflict. The documentary is recognized for its significant contribution to understanding the realities of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic and deeply human perspective on the war.
Commended for showcasing resilience and hope in the face of extreme adversity.
Recognized as an important and impactful historical document.
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Awards & Accolades
Awarded the Grand Prix at the 2023 ArtDocFest. Nominated for the Golden Dove award at the 2023 DOK Leipzig festival.
Fun Fact
Director Yevhen Titarenko was already living in Kharkiv and filming the documentary before the full-scale invasion began, allowing for immediate and authentic capture of events.
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