20 days in Mariupol is deeply upsetting. I was sobbing for the majority of the run-time, full on body heaving. The most tragic part for me was the police officer who wanted to record a message in English because he was convinced the rest of the world would intervene if they knew what was happening.
Watching the doc over and over. On Day One, watching the news & internet every day, the news does not brainwash me - this shows how angry I am. Since 2008, the Orange Revolution, and then in 2013, the Maidan Protest, the revolution, and the regime have been ongoing since 1905. So brutality & barbaric. Moscow is so evil. Ukraine, I am as New York, standing with you all the way 🇺🇦🫱🏽🫲🏽🇺🇸with respect and love
I found your comment looking for a doc I watched here that wasn't as dark as 20 Days- but inspiring. About a small town that went vigilante in the first days. Plz respond if you find it (very well done, full quality production). I remember a 4 letter word starting with "B" prominent in the title(?).. if you happen to find it I hope you enjoy it and relay the title back- I'm having a hard time!
BBC’s ‘Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods’ documentary is also good, follows two units via GoPro footage holding a forested area. ‘Maidan’ and ‘Donbas’ by Sergei Loznitsa both worthwhile viewing also.
Thank you sir. Welcome to your strong people. Survive. Revive. Please: Consider documenting Sholtz and American weakness as it is important historical context for all.
Thank you, great review, I like the way this man talks about film and appreciate his selection. I've only seen 20 Days in Mariupol so far but I'd heard about some of the others - only Cherkasy and White Raven are completely new to me. I'm going to seek these out. Kyrylo is right about the need for films that exercise different part of the brain... the first Ukrainian feature film I watched is Nashi Kotyky, at the end of 2022 (it was literally my xmas movie), and I loved it. The movie itself is really fun, and I have huge admiration for the people who made (and all the people who enjoyed) a silly, low-budget, upbeat movie about the war. It definitely has a "pre-full-scale-invasion" feel about it, but it's a movie I often mention to people, and recommend to folks I know who like me are learning Ukrainian. 💙💛
@@kyivindependent Thanks for the reply! When I looked into Наші Котики I got the impression it may have been one of those that got "lost in covid" - I think it got released shortly before the start of the pandemic - and I hope it doesn't get forgotten. Now that I'm watching Ukrainian content more widely, I often come across that same type of humour and ingenuity. Do you have a similar review of Ukrainian series, or a video about contemporary Ukrainian comedy? I recently watched Зозулі on RUclips, and I've started watching Карлос в Україні - I think that a lot could be said about wartime comedies, it could make a great video if it hasn't already been done. 💙💛
White raven hab ich einmal gesehen. Französisch mit deutschen Untertiteln. Ein sehr guter Film für das normale Publikum. Er könnte eine starke Werbung auch für die internationale Legion sein. Aber jetzt muß man immer Geld dafür bezahlen, das hält viele Menschen davon ab. Ich glaube die Werbung für die Ukraine und ihre Streitkräfte ist wichtiger als das Geld für die Filmgesellschaften.
Just seeing bits of the trailer for 20 Days in Mariupol I start to feel very emotional. It's unlikely I'll ever watch the film again in its entirety, but it's a film I think every adult should see once. Especially those hesitant to support Ukraine. I've not seen the others on this list, but they look interesting. The Earth is Blue as an Orange looks interesting, especially as someone whose a videographer and aspiring filmmaker myself.
Thank you for this video. Really helpful and powerful. Movies are an important way for people to connect emotionally with Ukraine and learn why to support Ukraine. Proud to support KI!
Where you can watch these films: Cherkasy (aka ‘U311’): www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cherkasy 20 Days in Mariupol: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/20-days-in-mariupol The Earth is Blue as an Orange: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-earth-is-blue-as-an-orange Atlantis: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/atlantis-2020 Reflection: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/reflection-2021 Sniper - The White Raven: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sniper-the-white-raven
Not to be the contrarian, but having seen all of these and others, I would recommend 20 Days in Mariupol from this list and The Hardest Hour, to anyone outside of Ukraine looking to understand more. The Hardest Hour is unfortunately not available in most countries, but with some clever searching on RUclips, can be found.
Great recommendation! In our list, we included the films that can be easily found on the streaming services online. But there are many other great films, many of them available only in Ukraine or during the film festivals.
Where you can watch these films: Cherkasy (aka ‘U311’): www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cherkasy 20 Days in Mariupol: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/20-days-in-mariupol The Earth is Blue as an Orange: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-earth-is-blue-as-an-orange Atlantis: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/atlantis-2020 Reflection: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/reflection-2021 Sniper - The White Raven: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sniper-the-white-raven
Watching the doc over and over. On Day One, watching the news & internet every day, the news does not brainwash me - this shows how angry I am. Since 2008, the Orange Revolution, and then in 2013, the Maidan Protest, the revolution, and the regime have been ongoing since 1905. So brutality & barbaric. Moscow is so evil. Ukraine, I am as New York, standing with you all the way 🇺🇦🫱🏽🫲🏽🇺🇸with respect and love
For some time I have been wondering what films the Russians are making about this WarNotAWar. When Russia loses, I think the films Russia makes will be different, but probably better.
I saw only a single one and it was called Best in Hell. It depicts Wagner as great heroes, make of that what you will. Russian cinema always sucked anyways
This is awful. Movies about this war shouldnt be "inspired" by the events. It should be 100% accurate. Hollywoodifying such cruel events is dishonest imo
To clarify, these were mostly movies made for Ukrainian TV, which is why that might seem over-dramatized. They weren’t meant to be educational, but rather entertaining.
Ukraine has been invaded, occupied, starved, oppressed, and murdered by russia for centuries. Putin’s plans to annex Crimea and occupy Ukraine started around 2006, and are Zelensky’s responsibility how?
@@CCSERVE-cn1ly Russia entered the war in 2014 with "little green men". Minsk was broken by russians first of all - the siege of Debaltseve was not halted, and heavy equipment and artillery was not withdrawn from the contact line as stated. Avdiivka was still being shelled. The russian "peace plan" offered last week is not peace, it's a Ukrainian surrender. Zelensky has banned all opposition parties and media because of martial law + all opposition parties are linked to russia and can cause political instability. Ukrainian forces also did not shell the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - it is hilarious seeing the russians trying to tell the international inspectors that "Ukraine shelled it!111" while the artillery tail is pointed towards the russian direction... "this man is a total monster and will go down in history as one of..." No, history will remember Zelensky as a hero. The only history who will depict Zelensky as you say is ruZZian history, provided that your state even continues to exist after the invasion.
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20 days in Mariupol is deeply upsetting. I was sobbing for the majority of the run-time, full on body heaving. The most tragic part for me was the police officer who wanted to record a message in English because he was convinced the rest of the world would intervene if they knew what was happening.
😭😭😭🫂
Same here
Watching the doc over and over. On Day One, watching the news & internet every day, the news does not brainwash me - this shows how angry I am. Since 2008, the Orange Revolution, and then in 2013, the Maidan Protest, the revolution, and the regime have been ongoing since 1905. So brutality & barbaric. Moscow is so evil. Ukraine, I am as New York, standing with you all the way 🇺🇦🫱🏽🫲🏽🇺🇸with respect and love
This should be screened on every television station in the world.
@@GarrisonFall YES I agree
Only seen 20 Days In Mariupol, and White Raven, will seek out the others. Aitah. Greetings from Estonia 🇪🇪 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
I found your comment looking for a doc I watched here that wasn't as dark as 20 Days- but inspiring. About a small town that went vigilante in the first days. Plz respond if you find it (very well done, full quality production).
I remember a 4 letter word starting with "B" prominent in the title(?).. if you happen to find it I hope you enjoy it and relay the title back- I'm having a hard time!
Thank you for your support!
“Winter On Fire” & “Twenty Days in Mariupol” were heartbreaking to view.
I’ll have to look for the others.
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Hope the other films won't dissapoint as well!
We watch Winter On Fire every year. Slava Ukraini!
BBC’s ‘Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods’ documentary is also good, follows two units via GoPro footage holding a forested area.
‘Maidan’ and ‘Donbas’ by Sergei Loznitsa both worthwhile viewing also.
20 days in mariople was horrific heart breaking,will never forget it &we need to watch again.😢😢
God bless the Ukrainian people and keep them safe from harm.
Putin must be stopped.
Slava Ukraini.
Thank you for your support!
There was also this movie about the Battle of Donetsk Airport, I think it was called "Cyborgs".
Thank you sir. Welcome to your strong people. Survive. Revive.
Please: Consider documenting Sholtz and American weakness as it is important historical context for all.
Thank you, great review, I like the way this man talks about film and appreciate his selection. I've only seen 20 Days in Mariupol so far but I'd heard about some of the others - only Cherkasy and White Raven are completely new to me. I'm going to seek these out.
Kyrylo is right about the need for films that exercise different part of the brain... the first Ukrainian feature film I watched is Nashi Kotyky, at the end of 2022 (it was literally my xmas movie), and I loved it. The movie itself is really fun, and I have huge admiration for the people who made (and all the people who enjoyed) a silly, low-budget, upbeat movie about the war. It definitely has a "pre-full-scale-invasion" feel about it, but it's a movie I often mention to people, and recommend to folks I know who like me are learning Ukrainian. 💙💛
Great recommendation, thank you so much for your comment - and for your support!
@@kyivindependent Thanks for the reply! When I looked into Наші Котики I got the impression it may have been one of those that got "lost in covid" - I think it got released shortly before the start of the pandemic - and I hope it doesn't get forgotten. Now that I'm watching Ukrainian content more widely, I often come across that same type of humour and ingenuity.
Do you have a similar review of Ukrainian series, or a video about contemporary Ukrainian comedy? I recently watched Зозулі on RUclips, and I've started watching Карлос в Україні - I think that a lot could be said about wartime comedies, it could make a great video if it hasn't already been done. 💙💛
Slava Ukraine - you are brave, independent, resourceful, proud, strong and admired by like minded people the world over.
White raven hab ich einmal gesehen. Französisch mit deutschen Untertiteln.
Ein sehr guter Film für das normale Publikum.
Er könnte eine starke Werbung auch für die internationale Legion sein.
Aber jetzt muß man immer Geld dafür bezahlen, das hält viele Menschen davon ab.
Ich glaube die Werbung für die Ukraine und ihre Streitkräfte ist wichtiger als das Geld für die Filmgesellschaften.
Just seeing bits of the trailer for 20 Days in Mariupol I start to feel very emotional. It's unlikely I'll ever watch the film again in its entirety, but it's a film I think every adult should see once. Especially those hesitant to support Ukraine. I've not seen the others on this list, but they look interesting. The Earth is Blue as an Orange looks interesting, especially as someone whose a videographer and aspiring filmmaker myself.
Thank you very much for sharing those films with us.
My heart... is with Ukraïna 😭🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🌻
Thank you for this video. Really helpful and powerful. Movies are an important way for people to connect emotionally with Ukraine and learn why to support Ukraine. Proud to support KI!
Where do you find these movies.???
Where you can watch these films:
Cherkasy (aka ‘U311’): www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cherkasy
20 Days in Mariupol: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/20-days-in-mariupol
The Earth is Blue as an Orange: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-earth-is-blue-as-an-orange
Atlantis: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/atlantis-2020
Reflection: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/reflection-2021
Sniper - The White Raven: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sniper-the-white-raven
No subtitles coming up on film…😭
Not to be the contrarian, but having seen all of these and others, I would recommend 20 Days in Mariupol from this list and The Hardest Hour, to anyone outside of Ukraine looking to understand more. The Hardest Hour is unfortunately not available in most countries, but with some clever searching on RUclips, can be found.
Great recommendation! In our list, we included the films that can be easily found on the streaming services online. But there are many other great films, many of them available only in Ukraine or during the film festivals.
Marianna Vyshemirsky - dig for the interview with her and skip all the narratives about her
I saw я, Победа і берлін and Intercepted / мирні люди in the last week. Both represent the ends of Genres. I liked either movie.
Thanks for your recommendations!
Where can I watch these films?
Where you can watch these films:
Cherkasy (aka ‘U311’): www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cherkasy
20 Days in Mariupol: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/20-days-in-mariupol
The Earth is Blue as an Orange: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-earth-is-blue-as-an-orange
Atlantis: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/atlantis-2020
Reflection: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/reflection-2021
Sniper - The White Raven: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sniper-the-white-raven
20 Days in Mariupol was the first time a documentary made me cry.
Thankyou,I am about to watch White Raven,all the movies listed are difficult but powerful to watch.
Please review more.
Slava Ukraini!💙💛
Watching the doc over and over. On Day One, watching the news & internet every day, the news does not brainwash me - this shows how angry I am. Since 2008, the Orange Revolution, and then in 2013, the Maidan Protest, the revolution, and the regime have been ongoing since 1905. So brutality & barbaric. Moscow is so evil. Ukraine, I am as New York, standing with you all the way 🇺🇦🫱🏽🫲🏽🇺🇸with respect and love
Thank you for your support!
White Raven was awesome! I will definitely check out others now thanks ! I’d been looking for a list .
Where do we watch them in the UK?
So frustrating…there’s a new document/ film on Netflix and here in t Uk it’s not showing!😡
Could not find Cherkasy and Reflection on the best bay out there. Hints would be welcome.
never even heard of these films. i will watch them all.they sound very good
We are glad it was helpful!
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For some time I have been wondering what films the Russians are making about this WarNotAWar.
When Russia loses, I think the films Russia makes will be different, but probably better.
I saw only a single one and it was called Best in Hell. It depicts Wagner as great heroes, make of that what you will.
Russian cinema always sucked anyways
This is awful. Movies about this war shouldnt be "inspired" by the events. It should be 100% accurate. Hollywoodifying such cruel events is dishonest imo
20 Days In Mariupol is a documentary
@@thrwwccnt5845 the other movies mentioned*
@@nukeplayer2847 So they should get all the original people involved in the incident, including those who may have died?
To clarify, these were mostly movies made for Ukrainian TV, which is why that might seem over-dramatized. They weren’t meant to be educational, but rather entertaining.
@@mesel7105 but that's what OP is criticizing, that it should only be educational
5 must-watch films about Ukraine's propaganda war with Russia
You mean about Ukrainians defending their historic homeland against literall facists?
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Zelensky must take responsibility of this tragedy
Think first ; watch @cyberpolygon2077 & @erfragtjanur2536 = find out whos responseable !
Yes, it’s totally his fault that another country invaded his, not the leader of the country that did the invading. That makes perfect sense
@@mesel7105it's the russian logic and perception of the world - black is white, wrong is right
Ukraine has been invaded, occupied, starved, oppressed, and murdered by russia for centuries. Putin’s plans to annex Crimea and occupy Ukraine started around 2006, and are Zelensky’s responsibility how?
@@CCSERVE-cn1ly
Russia entered the war in 2014 with "little green men".
Minsk was broken by russians first of all - the siege of Debaltseve was not halted, and heavy equipment and artillery was not withdrawn from the contact line as stated. Avdiivka was still being shelled.
The russian "peace plan" offered last week is not peace, it's a Ukrainian surrender.
Zelensky has banned all opposition parties and media because of martial law + all opposition parties are linked to russia and can cause political instability.
Ukrainian forces also did not shell the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - it is hilarious seeing the russians trying to tell the international inspectors that "Ukraine shelled it!111" while the artillery tail is pointed towards the russian direction...
"this man is a total monster and will go down in history as one of..."
No, history will remember Zelensky as a hero. The only history who will depict Zelensky as you say is ruZZian history, provided that your state even continues to exist after the invasion.
I recommend also a film which is not a documentary but a fiction which is very inspired by reality.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donbass_(film)