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WOMEN AND WAR

Documentary Germany, Poland, Ukraine 2026
 
Date

October 16, 2026

Category
Human Rights, War, Women, Women Filmmaker
About

Documentary Germany, Poland, Ukraine 2026
Runtime: 102
Director: Elwira Niewiera
Production: Ventana Film, Telemark

 

Women and War follows the personal journeys of Olena, Yuliia, Iryna, and Lena, who survived the nightmares of the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine. Over the course of one year, the film follows the women through long-term therapy in the remote Ukrainian mountains, where they slowly begin to heal under the care of therapists and psychologists.

Having survived captivity, torture, sexual violence, months hiding in dark basements, and the loss of loved ones, each woman follows her own path towards recovery. The therapy provides them a safe space to confront the lasting effects of their traumatic experiences and gradually regain emotional and physical balance. Through their stories, the film offers a female-focused perspective on resilience, inner strength, and the struggle to reclaim their lives.


Festival: IDFA – Main competition

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