On May 15th, Russian strikes damaged the Lavra church, a UNESCO heritage site, and hit the Dovzhenko Film Studios, destroying a historic costume collection that formed part of Ukraine’s cinematic legacy.
Against this backdrop, Voices of Resistance, the Ukrainian Film Festival returns to Dublin with a programme showcasing films made and released in the past five years. Through award-winning films, documentaries, and Irish-Ukrainian productions, the festival showcases how culture has become one of Ukraine’s most powerful forms of resistance.
From teenagers coming of age in Kyiv and reflections on school life in Ukraine amid wartime realities, to a documentary about a beloved cultural icon whose songs continue to inspire generations, and the story of an unlikely dreamer searching for connection at the edge of the universe, these films offer a glimpse into the contemporary realities of Ukrainians beyond the headlines.
These contemporary stories, all released since 2022, reveal how in times of war, creativity becomes an act of resilience. Together, they celebrate the strength of individuals and communities who continue to create, imagine, and carry their culture forward despite more than four years of full-scale war. More than stories of survival, these are stories of cultural resistance.
The Festival runs from July 2nd – 6th in partnership with the Irish Film Institute and the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland. Films will also be shown at The Lexicon Library in Dun Laoghaire.
More details here.
