Lesya Dyak: The premiere of a documentary reflecting human vulnerability

The documentary film of the director from the Rivne region, Lesi Dyak, has already started its journey through festivals. It is intriguing that this film, based on the life of Serhiy, a man with an extraordinary history, can be shown in Ukrainian cinemas, but this question remains open.

Festival travel and limited availability

The director noted that documentary films rarely make it to cinemas. However, if the film is shown in Ukrainian cinemas, she will be happy if it is also seen in Rivne. At the same time, those who will not be able to attend the screenings will have to wait two years, because that's when the film will be available for viewing online.

Creation story and central character

Lesya Dyak said that she filmed the story of Serhiy for three years, and for another two years she created the film, combining it with work in a creative agency. Sergey was chosen as the central character because of his vulnerability, which united them both despite the age and gender differences.

A Ukrainian public organization helped me find the family of Serhiy, the main character of the film. I shot the story for three years and created the film for two years, as I combined everything with my day job at a creative agency. I chose Serhiy as the central character because he was the most broken and I could understand him. There was a vulnerability that united us despite age and gender differences.

The importance of human stories in documentary cinema

This approach to the selection of characters makes the documentary particularly insightful. Serhiy's vulnerability and brokenness is not just a side of his life, but what allows the audience to see themselves in each of the heroes of the film. This gives the film a special emotional emphasis and impact.

Documentaries, especially those that reveal human stories and inner conflicts, have the power to change our perception of the world and ourselves. We hope that Lesya Dyak's film will find its way to the hearts of Ukrainian viewers and will be recognized at festivals.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova