Before the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian filmmaker Anton Shtuka made his name directing music videos for some of the country’s biggest stars, including Aliona-Aliona and Kalush. But when Russia launched its all-out war, Shtuka wasn’t sure how to contribute - until he picked up his camera and began documenting the reality in front of him. Since then, he has completed three feature films that capture both the chaos and resilience of Ukraine at war.

In this episode, Anton reflects on how the war has transformed his work and identity as a filmmaker, why he “flows like water”. We also talk about where audiences can watch contemporary Ukrainian films, and share recommendations for must-see titles that reveal Ukraine’s culture, struggle, and endurance.

Anton's film: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2023/feb/23/the-year-that-never-ended-how-a-ukrainian-comedian-rebuilt-a-strangers-house-documentary

Discover Ukrainian Movies: https://takflix.com/en