First Trailer for Powerful Doc ‘Porcelain War’ About Ukrainian Artists

Sundance Award-Winning Film Explores the Power of Art in War-Torn Ukraine

by Alex Billington, October 23, 2024

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[Image: Porcelain War Trailer]

"Resistance to evil must be uncompromising." Picturehouse has revealed the full trailer for a documentary film called Porcelain War, an award-winning film that brings us into Ukraine during the ongoing war. It has won numerous awards at various film festivals, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at Sundance 2024, and Audience Award at the Nantucket Film Festival. Under roaring fighter jets, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind. Defiantly finding beauty amid destruction, they show that although it’s easy to make people afraid, it’s hard to destroy their passion for living.

"Porcelain War is a story far bigger than Ukraine, it’s an unforgettable story about all of us. It’s about the human need to create, to restore meaning and beauty in the darkest of times," said co-director Slava Leontyev. Critics say the film "masterfully illustrates the enduring power of art in the face of adversity." It’ll be opening in US theaters this fall as part of an awards season run in hopes of getting an Oscar nomination next year. Worth a watch.

Official Trailer

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Synopsis

Porcelain War is the story of three Ukrainian artists defiantly finding inspiration & beauty as they defend their culture and their country against Russian invaders. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, and Andrey Stefanov, choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras and – for the first time in their lives – guns. As the war intensifies, Andrey picks up his camera to film their story, and on tiny porcelain figurines, Anya & Slava capture their idyllic past, uncertain present, and hope for the future.

Director

Directed by Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev, both making their first feature film with this doc.

Producer

Produced by Olivia Ahnemann, Paula DuPré Pesmen, Camilla Mazzaferro, & Aniela Sidorska.

Release Date

Opening in select US theaters starting November 22nd, 2024 this fall. For updates visit the film’s official site. Interested in watching?

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FAQs

• What is the film about?
  • The film is about three Ukrainian artists who find inspiration and beauty in their art while defending their culture and country against Russian invaders during the ongoing war.
• What are the awards won by the film?
  • It has won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at Sundance 2024 and Audience Award at the Nantucket Film Festival.
• When is the film releasing in the US?
  • It is set to release in select US theaters starting November 22nd, 2024 this fall.