
10 Movies About Occupied Ukraine’s Territories

10. Homeward
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Homeward is the debut film by Nariman Aliev, offering a personal look at the Russo-Ukrainian war through the journey of the Crimean family. The story follows Mustafa, a grieving father who travels from Crimea to Kyiv to bring his fallen son's body home for a traditional burial. | © Oleksandr Chornyi

9. Atlantis
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Atlantis follows Serhii, a war survivor grappling with PTSD, as he rebuilds his life in a post-apocalyptic Ukraine in 2025. Featuring non-professional actors who lived through the conflict, the film captures raw emotions as Serhii encounters people whose lives deeply affect his own in a devastated landscape. | © Arthouse Traffic

8. Alisa in Warland
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Alisa in Warland follows Alisa Kovalenko, a young cinema student who captured the intensity of the Revolution of Dignity with her camera. Continuing her journey during Russia’s invasion of eastern Ukraine, she documents fierce battles and her own time in captivity. | © Doc'n'World Foundation

7. Reflection
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Reflection follows Serhii Melnyk, a Ukrainian military surgeon captured by Russian forces who endures torture and witnesses the inhumane treatment of other prisoners. After his release, he battles PTSD while trying to rebuild his relationship with his ex-wife and 12-year-old daughter, embarking on a challenging path toward healing. | © New Europe Film

6. Ukraine on Fire
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Ukraine on Fire is a documentary by Oliver Stone that explores Ukraine's complex history with Russia and the West. It offers a unique perspective on the geopolitical struggles that eventually led to the conflict. | © Another Way Productions

5. The Distant Barking of Dogs
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The Distant Barking of Dogs is a unique documentary by Danish director Simon Lereng Wilmont that follows the life of a 10-year-old boy growing up in a frontline village in Donbas. The film captures his daily struggle and resilience between constant explosions, offering a vivid glimpse into childhood during conflict. | © Cinephil

4. Ten Seconds
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Ten Seconds is a powerful film that depicts the tragic aftermath of the Russian shelling in Mariupol's Skhidnyi residential area on January 24, 2015, which claimed many innocent lives. The attack was carried out with Grad multiple rocket launchers from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine by Russian militants. | © Вавилон'13

3. Bucha
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Bucha is a film based on a true story that exposes the horrors experienced in Bucha and other Ukrainian cities under Russian occupation. It follows a brave refugee from Kazakhstan who risked everything to save hundreds of Ukrainians during these dark times. | © B&H

2. Butterfly Vision
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Butterfly Vision follows Lilia, a Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance expert who returns home after months in captivity, only to be haunted by vivid memories of her trauma. Facing an unexpected pregnancy, Lilia struggles to reclaim her identity and find hope in a society that may not yet be ready to accept her and her child. | © TABOR production

1. 20 Days in Mariupol
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20 Days in Mariupol is an Oscar-winning documentary by Mstyslav Chernov that records the brutal siege of the city by Russian occupiers. Using unique, real-life footage, the film shows the harsh consequences of war and the human struggle amid chaos. | © PBS Distribution
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