Why does Alan Badoev refuse to make films about the war now?

War is a difficult subject not only for those who live through it, but also for those who try to recreate it on screen. Alan Badoev, a famous Ukrainian director, is well aware of this. After the success of his documentary film "Long Day", he decided to take his time with filming feature films about modern military events in Ukraine.

Time to rethink

"In my opinion, when there is a war, something else needs to be filmed, if we are not talking about documentaries. It takes time to understand what happened to us, so as not to be biased, " says Badoev.

He is convinced that it is necessary to wait for the end of the war to really understand what the nation went through and which stories need to be filmed. This is reminiscent of the story of Schindler's List, a film that was made decades after World War II, but became an iconic monument to those events.

Inspiration from the Euromaidan events

Ukrainian director Olga Navrotska shared that the understanding of the national struggle came to her during the Euromaidan, while for Badoev it became clear already after the start of the full-scale invasion. This difference in experience and perception once again emphasizes how personal the process of creative understanding of war is.

Social videos and support for the military

Despite the rejection of feature films, Badoev does not stand aside. Together with the "Azov" fighter, he creates a series of social videos that tell the world about the plight of Ukrainian soldiers in captivity. Not only does this help raise awareness, but it also provides support to those in difficult circumstances.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk