Viktor, a young Deaf man in Kharkiv, watches warily during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A fan of samurai films and raised on stories of war, he dreams of becoming a warrior but is repeatedly denied when he tries to enlist. Eager to find purpose, Viktor embarks on a quest to find his place in the midst of a war he cannot hear.
2026 /
WINNER
VIKTOR
Director & Producer: Olivier Sarbil
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2024 |
91
United States, Denmark
Languages: Russian, Russian Sign Language, Ukrainian, English
AWARD:
Best Sound
Type:
Feature Documentary
Themes:
Art, Conflict & Resolution, Human Rights, Refugee
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