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Deep Dive: Teach Us How To Fly (2025)

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Teach Us How To Fly
Maria is a young Ukrainian photographer navigating life in wartime Kyiv after the region's de-occupation. She reassesses her purpose and identity amid the city's changing landscape. The film captures her interactions with a foreign journalist, who serves as her alter ego, as they traverse Kyiv together. Through their odyssey, the film presents a blend of the city's past and present, reflecting on its dreams and aspirations. The 21-minute runtime allows for an intimate portrayal of both Maria's personal journey and the broader context of a city in transition.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Maria, a Ukrainian photographer redefining her purpose.
  • •Follow her odyssey through post-de-occupation Kyiv.
  • •See the city’s past and present through unique perspectives.

Did You Know

•Maria is a young photographer from Ukraine.
•The film is set in Kyiv after the region's de-occupation.
•The documentary has a runtime of 21 minutes.
•Maria meets her alter ego, a foreign journalist, during the film.

Perfect For

Ukrainian culture enthusiastsPhotography loversWar and peace studies