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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Січень-Лютий 2026 15 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS Photo: Oleg Kharchenko Valentyna Levytsky, Evgeny Afineevsky, Luba Keske, Taras Semchyshyn. Photo: Oleg Kharchenko Valentyna Levytsky, Rupert Wainwright, Zorianna Kit, Vofka Solovey. In the background is the intermission introduction designed by Valentyna. documentary films that offered an intimate look at the daily reali - ties of Ukrainians living through war, sustaining hope, and preserv - ing culture despite constant danger. The festival sought not only to evoke empathy but also to inspire admiration and pride. The festival program included the following award-winning films: • A Century of Strength: Inspiring Generations — the story of the Ukrainian women’s movement in America (UNWLA), its century-long achievements, and present-day challenges (My Mary Production). • Little Angel — the personal story of Daria Chaikovsky, president of the Ukrainian Art Center, and her family’s escape from the Soviet army during World War II (My Mary Production). • Children in the Fire — a documentary with animated elements about Ukrainian children forcibly taken to russia or injured by russian missile attacks (directed by Evgeny Afineevsky). • Ukrainian Dance Movie — the story of a professional dancer whose career was disrupted by war, leading her to rediscover purpose while teaching at her father’s dance school in Hollywood (directed by Roxy Toporowych). • Timestamp — a portrayal of teachers and students continuing their education during wartime, often in bomb shelters (directed by Kateryna Gornostai). • Black Raven — survivor testimonies of the Holodomor genocide of 1932–1933 (directed by George Wyhinny, produced by Luba Keske). • Mariupol. Survivors — the stories of women who endured and survived the russian occupation of Mariupol (My Mary Production). • Rule of Two Walls — an exploration of the war through the eyes of artists living and creating during the full-scale invasion (directed by David Gutnik). • Freedom on Fire — a behind-the-scenes and beyond-the-head - lines view of the war in Ukraine, continuing the story begun in the Oscar-nominated Winter on Fire (directed by Evgeny Afineevsky). • Porcelain War — the story of three artists defending Ukraine through both art and armed resistance (directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev). • Match in a Haystack — following Ukraine’s leading contemporary dance troupe as its members prepare their first performance since the 2022 full-scale invasion (directed by Joe Hill). • Music of Survival: The Story of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus — honoring musicians who preserved Ukraine’s cultural voice through decades of exile (directed by Orest Sushko). The festival concluded with David Bowie's Heroes Ukraine (pro - duced by Rupert Wainwright), a powerful cover of David Bowie’s icon - ic song, performed by Ukrainian singers. The festival welcomed numerous filmmakers and guests, includ - ing Evgeny Afineevsky ( Children in the Fire, Freedom on Fire ), David Gutnik ( Rule of Two Walls ), Rupert Wainwright ( David Bowie's Heroes Ukraine ), Orest Sushko ( Music of Survival ), Luba Keske ( Black Raven ), Anastasiiа Bazdyrieva and Mariia Mykhno ( Mariupol. Survivors, A Cen- tury of Strength, Little Angel ), and Roxy Toporowych ( Ukrainian Dance Movie ). Following most screenings, Q&A sessions moderated by film critic and producer Zorianna Kit fostered meaningful dialogue and created a strong connection between filmmakers and the au - dience. The First Ukrainian Film Festi - val in Los Angeles was a powerful testament to resilience, creativi - ty, and the enduring strength of Ukrainian culture, leaving a last - ing impression on audiences and setting an important precedent for future cultural initiatives. #UkrainianFilmFestivalLA
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