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WHO IF NOT US

By Nicole MEDVECKA

DEUTSCHE FILM-UND FERNSEHAKADEMIE BERLIN (DFFB) - as SALES All rights / PROMO

Documentary - Completed 2023

In a war-torn landscape "Who If Not Us?" intimately follows young Ukrainians from the defiant Shum Rave DJs to the artists uniting in chaos, as they navigate dreams, displacement and resilience amidst the shadow of Russian occupation, embodying the unwavering spirit of hope in the face of adversity.

- Year of production
- 2023
- Genres
- Documentary
- Countries
- GERMANY
- Languages
- UKRANIAN, RUSSIAN
- Duration
- 66 mn
- Director(s)
- Nicole MEDVECKA
- Synopsis
- "Who If Not Us?" is an intimate documentary unveiling the lives of young Ukrainians raised amidst war since the Russian occupation began in 2014. Offering a glimpse into their dreams and daily struggles, the film navigates their journey before and during the full-scale invasion in 2022. Despite displacement and living under occupation, they cling to hope for a brighter future, embodying the resilience of their generation. Some are DJs of the famous "Shum Rave", while others are artists fostering unity amidst chaos. Their stories echo the unwavering spirit of Ukrainian youth, showcasing the enduring power of hope in adversity.