Shadow of war

“A group of Moldovan filmmakers focus their camera lenses on the unfolding crisis of their Ukrainian neighbors fleeing the war.”
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SYNOPSIS

“​When Russian armed forces invaded Ukraine, Moldovans raced to the borders to assist refugees, offering warm food, rides, and shelter. At the same time, a group of Moldovan filmmakers formed an ad-hoc film collective to document the unwavering efforts of volunteers and the fate of refugees through multifaceted lenses. Despite these acts of solidarity, a segment of the population’s Soviet nostalgia fuels a growing fear that the country could be drawn into the war.”
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Since February 24, 2022, more than 1,014,516 refugees have crossed into Moldova from Ukraine, the highest per capita influx into a neighboring country. About 120,693 refugees have stayed in Moldova, one of the most impoverished countries in Europe.

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Making of

Once the Russian army invaded Ukraine, a group of local filmmakers formed an ad-hoc film collective to document these dreadful events and the possible threats concerning the Republic of Moldova.

Two years into the war, Ukrainians continue fighting for their sovereignty and regional integrity. Moldova is under constant threat from Russia that weaponizes information to destabilize Moldova’s path to democracy.

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