Two programmes of recent short films made by Ukrainian filmmakers, at home and abroad. Curated by Sasha Prokopenko, Head of Programming, and Olga Gusiatynska, Programmer, Kyiv International Short Film Festival.

PROGRAMME 2: UKRAINE. DISPLACED

Over six million Ukrainian refugees have been recorded globally, and almost five million people have been displaced internally within Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war, making it the largest displacement crisis since the Second World War. The films of this programme delve into the emotional landscapes of those forced to flee the ravages of war, capturing the essence of starting anew against one’s will, and the challenges of adapting to a new reality while preserving one’s roots. 

SMOKE OF THE FIRE 
Dir: Daryna Mamaisur. Ukraine, Portugal 2023. 22 mins. 
 
WAKING UP IN SILENCE  
Dir: Mila Zhluktenko, Daniel Asadi Faezi. Ukraine, Germany 2023. 18 mins. 
 
IN PARIS NO ONE THINKS ABOUT TOMORROW  
Dir: Andrii Kokura. Ukraine, France 2023. 14 mins. 

GUESTS FROM KHARKIV  
Dir: Halyna Lavrinets. Ukraine 2023. 17 mins. 
 
AS IT WAS 
Dir: Damian Kocur, Anastasia Solonevych. Ukraine, Poland 2023. 15 mins. 
 
ONE ALOE, ONE FICUS, ONE AVOCADO AND SIX DRACAENAS 
Dir: Marta Smerechynska. Ukraine, France 2023. 8 mins. 
 
This project is organised with the financial support of the UK/UA Creative Partnerships programme designed by the British Council and the Ukrainian Institute.