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Natalie Portman, other filmmakers oppose shunning Russian, Israeli, Iranian directors

Natalie Portman, French directors Jacques Audiard and Justine Triet, and more than 350 other film‑industry figures have spoken out against calls to boycott Russian, Israeli, and Iranian filmmakers, Variety reported on June 9.

10 June, 08:47 PM

Ukrainian documentary Divia wins major prize at Paris film festival

The documentary Divia by Ukrainian director Dmytro Hreshko won the Research Laboratories Prize at the 45th Jean Rouch International Film Festival in Paris, an award presented with the support of the festival’s partner research laboratories.

19 May, 11:25 AM

Sunny Bunny queer film festival to return to Kyiv from April 17 to 24

Kyiv’s Sunny Bunny queer film festival will be held for the fourth time from April 17 to 24, with organizers unveiling a new visual identity for the event.

1 April, 03:55 PM

Ukrainian war documentary to screen in Paris

Ukrainian documentary film Peace for Nina, directed by Zhanna Dovhych, will be shown in the international competition at the 45th Jean Rouch International Documentary Film Festival on May 10.

25 March, 09:06 PM

Nine-year documentary Mariinka filmed across Donbas front to screen in Copenhagen

Belgian director Pieter-Jan De Pue’s documentary Mariinka will be screened at a film festival in Copenhagen, telling the story of two brothers from eastern Ukraine, one of whom fought on Russia’s side in the war in Donbas.

10 March, 06:36 PM

2,000 meters to Andriivka nominated for Gotham Award - video

Mstyslav Chernov’s documentary 2,000 meters to Andriivka was nominated for Best Documentary at the USA's 2025 Gotham Awards, Deadline reported on Oct. 28.

29 October 2025, 03:00 PM

2000 meters to Andriivka premieres at Docudays UA, hits theaters this summer

The premiere of a new film by Oscar-winning director Mstyslav Chernov, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, took place at the Docudays UA Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Arthouse Traffic film distribution company wrote on June 9.

10 June 2025, 12:29 PM

Police confront anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at Kyiv’s Sunny Bunny film festival – video

A scuffle erupted on April 19, outside the Zhovten cinema in Kyiv’s Podil district, where members of the right-wing organization Prava Molod protested against the Sunny Bunny LGBTQ+ film festival, according to public broadcaster Suspilne.

19 April 2025, 07:35 PM

Belgian DOCVILLE festival cancels film whitewashing Russian war crimes

The DOCVILLE festival in Leuven, Belgium, canceled the screening of Russians at War propaganda film following swift Ukrainian Embassy intervention, Foreign Ministry reported on March 31.

1 April 2025, 09:32 AM

Oscar-winning Ukrainian director unveils first footage of new war documentary

Ukrainian Oscar-winning director Mstyslav Chernov released exclusive footage from the film, set to premier at the Sundance Film Festival, the world’s most prestigious independent film event, on Jan. 23.

20 January 2025, 03:56 PM

Ukraine condemns Zurich Film Festival for showcasing Russian propaganda film 'Russians at War'

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed outrage over the Zurich Film Festival’s decision to include the Russian documentary Russians at War in its program, calling it a platform for enemy propaganda amid the ongoing war.

19 September 2024, 08:01 AM

TIFF cancels Russian war propaganda documentary screening over safety concerns

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) canceled the screening of the Canadian documentary Russians at War due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety,” according to a statement released on Sept. 12.

13 September 2024, 09:50 AM

Winners of 15th Odesa International Film Festival announced

The closing ceremony of the 15th anniversary Odesa International Film Festival took place at the Parkovy Exhibition Center in Kyiv on July 20 where the winners of the festival's main awards were announced.

21 July 2024, 02:48 PM

Kyiv hosts 15th jubilee Odesa International Film Festival

The 15th anniversary Odesa International Film Festival (OIFF) started in Kyiv, began with a grand opening ceremony and has become one of the largest cultural film events in Kyiv since the beginning of full-scale invasion.

15 July 2024, 11:54 AM

"The Editorial Office" set to represent Ukraine at Galway Film Fleadh

The Ukrainian drama "The Editorial Office," directed by Roman Bondarchuk, is set to be showcased at the Galway Film Fleadh, one of Ireland's most prestigious film festivals, as announced by the Ukrainian State Film Agency.

3 July 2024, 02:45 PM

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