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We Will Not Fade Away (2023)

We Will Not Fade Away poster
Original title
Ми не згаснемо
Directed by
Alisa Kovalenko
Genre
documentary film
Country
Ukraine, France, Poland
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
All
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film follows a group of teenagers in eastern Ukraine as they pursue their dreams and navigate daily life during wartime. It captures their struggles and aspirations without losing sight of their ordinary moments of joy and connection.

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What happens

We Will Not Fade Away (Ukrainian: «Ми не згаснемо», romanized: My ne zhasnemo) is a 2023 Ukrainian documentary film written and directed by Alisa Kovalenko. The film was made with a children and teenager centric theme as it reflects the lives of youngsters who aspire to achieve their life goals amid uncertain chaotic circumstances which threaten to demolish their dreams and hopes. The film premiered in the Generation 14plus section at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 19 February 2023. The film also premiered in the creative documentaries section at the 2023 Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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