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Eddy's War

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Eddy van Wessel, a renowned Dutch war photographer, captures the complexities of the Ukrainian conflict while documenting the resilience of its people.

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Eddy's War

2024• 2 minPG

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Eddy van Wessel, a renowned Dutch war photographer, captures the complexities of the Ukrainian conflict while documenting the resilience of its people.

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Eddy van Wessel, a renowned Dutch war photographer, spends four seasons documenting the Ukrainian frontlines amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Filmmaker Joost van der Valk, known for "Satudarah - One Blood," captures Eddy's quest for the definitive image that encapsulates the struggles and traumas of war. The film explores Eddy's interactions with Ukrainian civilians, revealing how these encounters influence his understanding of the conflict and the emotional and physical challenges he faces while documenting the realities of war.

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