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POLISH TITLE: ŚLADY

Film 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.

GENRE:
documentary
COUNTRYI:
Poland, Ukraine
RUNNING TIME:
0'
YEAR:
COLOUR:
kolorowy
DIRECTING:
Alisa Kovalenko, Marysia Nikitiuk
SCRIPT:
Alisa Kovalenko
DOP:
Alisa Kovalenko
EDITOR:
Milenia Fiedler, Alisa Kovalenko
MUSIC:
Wojciech Frycz
PRODUCER:

Alisa Kovalenko »

Born in 1987 in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. She graduated from journalism studies at the Shevchenko Kiev State University. Now she studies Documentary Directing at I. Karpenko – Karego National University of Theatre, Film and Television in Kiev. She directed several student film, such as "Olehowska Nostalgia", "This is how it is" and "Grandma Hall. Portrait of an accordion".

Marysia Nikitiuk »

Marysia Nikitiuk has graduated from Kyiv Karpenko-Karyi National University. She has been writing scripts since 2012. Her short films were in programs of such festivals as Locarno, Clermont-Ferrand, Cairo IFF, TISFF, Golden Apricot. Her first feature film WHEN THE TREES FALL was premiered at 68th International Berlin Film Festival. In 2019 film EVGE by Nariman Aliev, Marysia co-wrote, was premiered in the Cannes Film Festival. Since April 2023, Marysia, together with the "Voices of Children" foundation, has been conducting storytelling courses with elements of art therapy for children and adolescents affected by thewar.Selected filmography: 2023 WHAT HAVE WE LOST 2022 LUCKY GIRL 2018 WHEN THE TREES FALL (Premiered at PANORAMA Berlinale).
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