Ukrainian Cinema. The Rise

Maksim, a young and promising ethnographer and postgraduate student, arrives in the village of Rusalino to collect old folklore songs, tales and traditions for his papers in 1993. It was Liuba, a student of the same college, who persuaded him to come to this village, because her aunt, Varvara, lives in Rusalino and the area is famous for having preserved many old songs and rites. The girl believes sincerely that their scientific journey will help them get closer, because she is incredibly in love with Maxim. Liuba does not even suspect that here, in Rusalino, Maksim will meet Rada, a Gypsy girl, who will steal his heart for the rest of his life.

Modern retelling of a classical Ukrainian family drama. Generations clash as the rural Kaidash family tries to make room for their sons, their sons' love interests and all the predicaments that ensue.

An awe-inspiring documentary that delves into the extraordinary journeys of courageous Ukrainian railway workers who risked their lives daily to evacuate people from the most life-threatening war-torn regions. Set against the backdrop of a crucial supply and evacuation vein during the war, this film unveils the untold stories of these people, transcending their roles as railway workers and becoming beacons of hope for millions of Ukrainians.

The 11-year-old protagonist of the film is an ordinary Ukrainian boy who lived his best life in his native Mariupol. Yuriy had everything that makes everyone happy: a loving family, loyal friends and a home. He was just starting to live, learning to love and facing difficulties in his life. However, on February 24, 2022, everything changed radically - the enemy occupiers crossed the threshold of his home and killed his father, sister and grandfather. The boy was left with only his mother Ira and his bedridden grandmother...