Irish Film Institute -UNTOLD UKRAINE: VOICES OF RESISTANCE

UNTOLD UKRAINE: VOICES OF RESISTANCE

This summer, Untold Ukraine returns for its second edition with four films exploring one of Ukraine’s most powerful forms of resistance: the preservation of culture and identity through storytelling.

At a time when war seeks not only to destroy lives but also to erase memory, language, and heritage, these contemporary stories, all released since 2022, reveal how creativity becomes an act of resilience. From teenagers coming of age in Kyiv and reflections on school life in Ukraine amid wartime realities, to a documentary about a beloved cultural icon whose songs continue to inspire generations, and the story of an unlikely dreamer searching for connection at the edge of the universe, these films offer a glimpse into the contemporary realities of Ukrainians beyond the headlines.

Together, they celebrate the strength of individuals and communities who continue to create, imagine, and carry their culture forward despite more than four years of full-scale war.

More than stories of survival, these are stories of cultural resistance.

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