A village of approximately 1,800 residents in Ukraine relies on two local sheriffs to manage policing needs amid rising tensions from the Russo-Ukrainian War.
“Well, someone needs to do the job”
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A village of approximately 1,800 residents in Ukraine relies on two local sheriffs to manage policing needs amid rising tensions from the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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Synopsis
Viktor Marunyak, the village council chairman, faces a crisis when the militsiya arrests him without evidence. In response, the residents of Stara Zburyivka elect local sheriffs Viktor Kryvoborodko and Volodya Rudkovsky to maintain order and resolve conflicts. As the Russo-Ukrainian War escalates, the sheriffs navigate village disputes and changing political tensions. The film presents a microcosm of life in rural Ukraine during a tumultuous period.
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- Meet the village sheriffs of Stara Zburyivka
- See how a community responds to police corruption
- Find out about the impact of war on rural life
Did You Know
- Stara Zburyivka had a population of approximately 1800 during filming.
- The militsiya was known as the largest and most corrupt police force in Europe.
- Ukrainian Sheriffs won the IDFA Special Jury Award in 2015.
- The film ranked 56th on the list of the best films in Ukrainian cinema.
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Who directed the documentary Ukrainian Sheriffs?
Ukrainian Sheriffs was directed by Roman Bondarchuk.
What awards did Ukrainian Sheriffs win?
The film won the IDFA Special Jury Award and the Docs Against Gravity Mayor of Gdynia Award.
What was the population of Stara Zburyivka during filming?
During filming, Stara Zburyivka had a population of approximately 1800.
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