Саморефлексії на плівку: яким був Docudays UA - 2024
Self-reflections on film: what was Docudays UA – 2024

Summary/Abstract: This year’s Docudays UA–2024 showcased a powerful array of documentaries amidst the challenges of power outages and air raid alerts. The festival opened with Oksana Karpovych’s “Peaceful People,” an in-depth exploration of Russian aggression through intercepted soldier calls, juxtaposed with visuals of war-torn Ukrainian regions. The closing film, “Mission 200” by Volodymyr Sydko, followed a former tourism manager transporting fallen soldiers from the front lines, blending personal reflection with raw reality. Other notable entries included Maria Ponomaryova’s “Nice Ladies,” which shifted focus from cheerleading competitions to the impact of war on community bonds, and Svitlana Lishchynska’s “A Bit Strange,” a generational portrait tied to Mariupol. The festival also featured Maxim Rudenko’s “Height,” a pre-invasion story of a ski jumping coach in Vorokhta, and Taras Spivak’s “Under the Sign of the Anchor,” a montage of archival footage from a former naval academy. These films collectively highlighted the resilience, transformation, and enduring spirit of Ukrainians amidst ongoing conflict.

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