Several dozen films have already been made about the ATO, almost all of which are documentaries. Against this background, ten paintings stand out, which are a clear creative statement about the events in the Donbass.
“Volunteers of the Divine Couple” (2015)
The film tells about the Right Sector battalion, which is called the DUK (Volunteer Ukrainian Corps. As one of the film’s directors, Leonid Kanter, says, he decided to find a military unit in which there would be no stupid army performance, there would be no demonstrative marching to please the generals, and there would be no drunkenness But there will be discipline, decency and respect for your neighbor, no matter who he is.
“Cyborgs” (2017)
The film by Akhtem Seitablayev will tell about the heroes of our time, about the struggle of Ukrainian fighters for the Donetsk airport in September 2014. At the center of the story are collective images copied from real people who spent 242 days in the hell of a siege and received the nickname “cyborgs” for their indestructibility. Among them there are both Ukrainian military personnel and representatives of volunteer battalions.
“Rime” (2017)
A young Lithuanian, Rokas, one day has an unexpected opportunity to visit Ukraine and see – understand – the real occupation and war. Together with a humanitarian convoy, he heads from Lithuania to Ukraine, where fate brings him together with two military journalists.
The reality turns out to be much more cruel than the romantic ideas of the young Lithuanian, throwing him into the maelstrom of war. The trio will be forced to overcome their psychological boundaries and build strong relationships. They agree on nothing except their desire to be where they are, each for their own reasons. In the territory destroyed by the invaders, Rokas finds his true love.
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“Ten Seconds” (2016)
The film is about people and a city that are lost in time and space. About how quickly life can change, and how even after irreparable things happen, there are things that remain the same. The film is based on events that are…
as a result of the shelling of the Vostochny residential quarter of the city of Mariupol on January 24, 2015. The shelling was carried out from Grad multiple launch rocket systems from the territory occupied by pro-Russian militants.
“Dugout” (2016)
Known for its short films about the Maidan, the # Babylon ’13 association released the mini-series “Dugout,” which tells about the life of ATO fighters on the front lines. The first episode is called “The hogs have flown.” The stories are based on the real experiences of ATO fighters from the battlefield.
“Tipping Point: The War for Democracy in Ukraine” (2016)
“The Turning Point” is a look at the war and revolution in Ukraine through the eyes of ordinary participants in these events. Among the main characters are children’s theater director Andrei “Bohemia” Sharaskin, doctor Vsevolod Steblyuk, Rabbi Nathan Khazin and other participants in the Maidan revolution who left their ordinary lives to create a more democratic, fair and independent state.
When Russia responded by annexing Crimea and invading eastern Ukraine, our heroes went to war to protect and change their country. The film shows this intense struggle, which has so far claimed the lives of over 10 thousand Ukrainians and millions have lost their homes.
“Call Sign Banderas” (2018)
A popular proverb says: “There would be no happiness, but misfortune would help.” An experienced warrior, Captain Anton Saenko, whom everyone in the detachment simply calls by his call sign “Banderas,” has not been home in his native village for twenty years. But an anti-terrorist operation began, which forced not only Anton, but also thousands of other Ukrainian men to enter this territory.
A series of sabotage attacks will soon be planned near this village, which Banderas, together with other intelligence officers, must prevent so that civilians do not die. The worst thing is that somewhere among his guys there is a traitor who can stick a knife in the back at any moment. Banderas can’t trust anyone to find this Separ. The main thing is that everyone does not stop trusting him.
“Guard” (2015)
The events of the series begin during the Euromaidan, where the heroes found themselves on opposite sides of the barricades: one is an officer of the internal troops, the others are protesters, and when the Russian intervention in Ukraine began, former opponents ended up in the National Guard. Diverse and sometimes conflicted youth go through the school of a real fighter. Will regular military personnel and recruits, who were “enemies” just yesterday, be able to become a single team capable of defending their country?
“Donbass” (2018)
The film includes 13 intertwined stories that show various areas of life in the occupied territories. The film, in particular, shows how militants take away a car from a local businessman, displaced people live in a basement, an official robs a hospital, and staged news is filmed for television.
“Myth” (2018)
The film tells the story of the life and death of Vasily Slepak, a world-famous opera singer with a unique voice. Vasily was born in Lviv, but thanks to his unique voice he won a competition and, finally,
moved to France, where he lived for 19 years. There he had everything that we used to call “happiness”: a name, a successful career on the world opera stages, true friends and love.
He took an active part in the Revolution of Dignity, leading demonstrations in France, and later joined the volunteer movement, helping Ukraine. It would seem that he did more than enough, as for a person of a creative profession. But Vasily decided to leave the stage and career in Europe and join the ranks of volunteers when war came to his home country. During a combat mission, Vasily “MYTH” Slepysh died from a sniper’s bullet.