Sensational premiere in Venice: the Ukrainian film about the war caused a sensation

The Venice Film Festival impresses with its new program

Premiere from the Ukrainian director

The world premiere of Olga Zhurba's new film "Songs of the Slowly Burning Land" will take place at the Venice International Film Festival. This film depicts life in Ukraine during the first two years of the full-scale Russian invasion, revealing the path of transformation from panic to acceptance of the tragic reality.

"We started filming from the first days of the great war. I realized that it was my duty to document what was happening to us, " Zhurba comments.

Russian films are also in the program

In the same Out of Competition program, where the Ukrainian film will be shown, the film "Russians at War" by Anastasia Trofimova is presented. This film provides a look at Russian infantrymen advancing through Eastern Ukraine, trying to understand what they are fighting for.

Other films about the Russian invasion

Another tape, which examines the life of Russians, is presented in the "Horizons" program. The film "Quiet Life" by the Greek director Alexandros Avranas tells the story of a family that moves from Russia to Sweden in search of asylum.

Star premieres and competitors

This year, 21 films will compete for the festival's main award, the Golden Lion, including new films by Todd Phillips, Luca Guadagnino, Pedro Almodóvar and Pablo Larraín. This year's Venice Film Festival promises to be particularly bright, as it will be visited by such stars as Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix and Angelina Jolie.

Conclusion

The world premiere of Olga Zhurba's film "Songs of Slowly Burning Lands" at the Venice Film Festival opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian cinema. This is not just a film, but an important document of our time, which prompts reflection and emotional reinterpretation of events. The portrayal of the poignant reality of war and its impact on society will be invaluable for future generations.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova