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201422 minGdocumentary

Confession

201422 minGdocumentary

Volodymyr Kalnenko faces significant challenges upon returning to Ukraine from St. Petersburg, reflecting on his artistic commitment amid daily life struggles.

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Halyna Lavrinets

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Volodymyr Kalnenko faces significant challenges upon returning to Ukraine from St. Petersburg, reflecting on his artistic commitment amid daily life struggles.

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Halyna Lavrinets

Halyna Lavrinetsdirector

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Volodymyr Kalnenko returns to Ukraine after gaining recognition as a freelance artist in St. Petersburg. He once enjoyed financial stability and a vibrant social life. Upon his return, he encounters significant challenges. Kalnenko reflects on the necessity of painting, driven by a belief that as long as God allows it, he must continue to create. The 22-minute documentary presents his struggles and artistic commitment against a backdrop of daily life in Ukraine.

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