Vyacheslav Dovzhenko is one of the most talented and expressive actors in modern Ukrainian cinema. His performances are known for their depth, sincerity, and emotional power. Dovzhenko appears in some of the most popular Ukrainian films and series, which have earned both national and international recognition. His ability to embody complex characters allows audiences to feel every nuance — from brave soldiers and psychologists to ordinary people facing life’s toughest challenges.
Cyborgs
The war drama Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die by Akhtem Seitablaiev immerses viewers in the 2014 defense of Donetsk Airport. It tells the story of Ukrainian soldiers — volunteers, conscripts, and professionals — who unite to defend a strategic position, overcoming fear and hardship. The film shows how, through the fire of war, a new Ukrainian identity is forged. Based on real testimonies of the airport’s defenders, the story captures courage, unity, and resilience.
The Slovo House
Set in 1927 Soviet Kharkiv, the film tells about the construction of the “Slovo” cooperative house, ordered by Stalin. It was built to house Ukraine’s greatest writers — under the guise of care, but with the true purpose of controlling creativity and shaping the “new Soviet writer.” When a mysterious newcomer, young writer Volodymyr Akimov, moves in, strange events begin to unfold — secrets that the walls of “Slovo” still keep.
The Jewelers’ Clan
In 1983, after military service, Heorhiy Metreveli from Kutaisi and Borys Kravets from Poltava arrive in Lviv to learn the jewelry craft. Both fall in love with Olena, but she chooses Heorhiy. Their rivalry turns into a family feud that reignites twenty years later when their children, Zoya and Timur, fall in love without knowing their parents’ past.
Swingers
Ihor is tired of his relationship with glamorous socialite Ilona, who only cares about money. Doctor Andriy and his wife Iryna are also struggling in their marriage, drained by work and routine. The couples decide to spice up their lives by swapping partners for one night. Meanwhile, English teacher Svitlana finds herself in a comic situation when her lover’s wife suddenly returns home — and only neighbor Denys can save her.
The Other Franko
The film takes place in June 1941 in Lviv, in the estate of the Franko family. Petro Franko receives an unexpected guest — his old friend Andriy Hryshchuk. They once co-founded the “Plast” scouting organization, competed for the same woman’s love, and survived captivity and a burning airplane. Now, amid World War II, they meet again. Petro Franko, a scientist, pilot, and aviation pioneer, tragically dies under Soviet repression.
Bucha
Based on true events, Bucha follows a Kazakh citizen who risks his life crossing occupied territories to evacuate civilians. He witnesses both horrific atrocities and acts of incredible heroism by Ukrainians. The film stands out for its realism, emotional depth, and humanity.
Podorozhnyky (Travelers)
A married couple, Iryna and Anatolii, open a roadside café-motel “Podorozhnyk” on the Zhytomyr highway. Soon, a rival restaurant “Piantaggine” opens across the road, run by ambitious Susanna — Iryna’s former classmate. Rivalry turns personal as jealousy arises. The situation becomes even more complicated when their children, Anya and Alessandro, fall in love, turning business competition into a family drama.
District Officer from DVRZ
Serhii Bondar, a former detective from central Kyiv, is transferred to a quieter district after a scandal. His new partner, lazy Petro Dziuba, seems more trouble than help. But life in the suburbs proves far from peaceful — a criminal gang controls the area with help from corrupt police. Determined to fight injustice, Bondar takes matters into his own hands.
Ruban
Hlib Ruban is a well-known business coach and psychotherapist, head of the Center for Practical Psychology “Eidos.” His unique “Ruban Method” reveals human nature with uncanny precision. Together with his team, he assists Kyiv police — especially Lieutenant Colonel Marta Tytarenko — in solving complex and high-profile crimes. The series is a psychological thriller about truth, trust, and the fragility of the human mind.
The Exchange
A moving story of two families whose destinies intertwine because of war. When fathers take up arms, their children end up on opposite sides of the front line. How can one repay a debt of honor without betraying one’s heart? The film explores moral dilemmas, faith, and humanity amid the horrors of war — a deeply cinematic parable about love, loss, and forgiveness.