Ukrainian cinema from Maidan to 2022: rebirth in times of changes with Anthelme Vidaud | Kino 2025

This seminar will explore the development of Ukrainian cinema over the decade 2013–2022. After enduring two decades of crisis following the collapse of the Soviet studio system in the 1990s, Ukrainian cinema experienced a period of rebirth, driven by the revitalisation of the industry and shaped by the political upheavals in the country, starting with the Revolution of Dignity. The new generation of filmmakers is offering fresh narratives, breaking away from the ‘Russian world’ and questioning the Soviet legacy. Ukrainian cinema is once again asserting itself on the international stage and finding a national audience. From short films to patriotic cinema, from documentaries to comedies, this course will explore the trends emerging during this decade.

Anthelme Vidaud is a film programmer, translator and author, specialising in contemporary Ukrainian cinema.

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