Docudays UA 2023
Modern Times Review @ Docudays UA 2023
Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival looks to facilitate the respect for and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, to establish an understanding of human dignity as the highest value, to raise the level of civil activity in Ukraine, and to promote the development of documentary filmmaking. For its 20th edition, Docudays UA holds an in-person event in Kyiv and Modern Times Review will be on-site throughout.
The 20th Docudays UA takes place from 2 to 8 June 2023
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NEWS
Docudays UA announces 2023 DOCU/WORLD International selections
Docudays UA DOCU/SHORT UA explores Ukraine’s shared narrative through short film
Docudays UA looks at images of the past with 2023 DOCU/UKRAINE selections
INTERVIEW
Docudays UA Program Director Yuliia Kovalenko on the current situation in Kyiv, the necessary adjustments to programming a festival during wartime, the role of Program Director amongst the wider team, and more.
FILMS
20 Days in Mariupol
Director: Mstyslav Chernov
While the Russian invasion commences, a group of Ukrainian journalists who are stuck in the besieged city of Mariupol strive to carry out their duty of documenting the war's brutalities.
Fragile Memory
Director: : Ihor Ivanko
A Ukrainian filmmaker turns to a forgotten photo archive as his grandfather’s memory starts fading away.
The Etilaat Roz
Director: Abbas Rezaie
Following the team behind the most widely circulated daily newspaper in Kabul as it is recaptured by the Taliban.
We Will Not Fade Away
Director: Alisa Kovalenko
An achingly tender film about growing up and a moving contemplation on life itself.
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