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202481 minPGdocumentary

Stories from the Cellar

202481 minPGdocumentary

Five Ukrainian children share their experiences of loss, destruction, and displacement caused by the Russian war of aggression.

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Tetiana Khodakivska

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Five Ukrainian children share their experiences of loss, destruction, and displacement caused by the Russian war of aggression.

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Tetiana Khodakivska

Tetiana Khodakivskadirector

Olena Danylovawriter

Tetiana Khodakivska

Tetiana Khodakivskawriter

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In Ukraine, five children recount their experiences amid the ongoing war. They have lost parents and faced destruction, forcing them to flee their homes. The documentary captures their stories of trauma and displacement. It also reflects their courage and creativity as they cope with the conflict. "Stories from the Cellar" runs for 81 minutes and presents a raw look at their lives during this crisis.

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