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Die ukrainische Filmgeschichte reicht bis in die frühen Tage des Kinos zurück und ist eng mit der bewegten Geschichte des Landes verbunden. Schon in den 1920er Jahren erlangte der ukrainische Film internationale Anerkennung, besonders durch das Werk von Oleksandr Dovzhenko, einem der bedeutendsten Regisseure der sowjetischen Stummfilmära. Sein Film Erde (1930) gilt als Meisterwerk und zeigt die Umbrüche der Kollektivierung in beeindruckenden Bildern.
In den 1960er Jahren brachte die sogenannte "Ukrainische Poetische Schule" Filme hervor, die durch starke visuelle Symbolik und folkloristische Elemente geprägt waren. Ein herausragender Vertreter war Sergei Parajanov, dessen Film Feuerpferde (1965) ein Meilenstein der ukrainischen Filmkunst wurde.
Heute setzt sich das ukrainische Kino mit aktuellen Themen wie Krieg, Identität und sozialem Wandel auseinander. Regisseure wie Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi haben mit Filmen wie The Tribe (2014) neue Maßstäbe gesetzt. Diese Werke zeigen, dass die ukrainische Filmindustrie trotz historischer Herausforderungen eine starke und eigenständige Stimme behalten hat. | © Artkino Pictures
25. A Dream
A Dream follows the life of poet Taras Shevchenko, from his humble childhood to his exile. Blending his dreams, memories, and Ukraine’s past, the film offers a fresh, personal look at his journey and legacy. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
24. Black Level
On his 50th birthday, wedding photographer Kostia sees everything he loves start to fade away. In this quiet, wordless film, he looks for his happiness as his old memories and ties begin to disappear. | © Garmata Film
23. The Strayed
A mother and daughter head to a remote village to visit Grandma Zina, riding with an eccentric taxi driver along the way. Their day-long journey turns into a series of quirky encounters and unexpected adventures in a vividly unique Ukrainian setting. | © Star Media
22. Gamer
Koss is a young man from a small Crimean city who spends all his time playing video games, dreaming of winning a world championship. His passion for gaming strains his relationships, making him wonder if a life lived solely in the digital world can ever be truly fulfilling. | © Cry Cinema
21. Mamay
Mamai weaves together Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar legends into a bold tale of brave brothers and mysterious, epic songs. Director Oleksandr Sanin’s debut brings ancient folklore to life with striking visuals and heartfelt melodies that capture the timeless spirit of myths. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
20. Homeward
Mustafa embarks on a heartbreaking journey to Crimea after losing his elder son in the war, determined to reunite his family despite deep-seated differences. As he struggles to reclaim both his lost loved one and his connection to home, the film captures the universal pain of separation. | © Limelite
19. Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg bursts with natural performances and a rich blend of local languages that capture the unique spirit of everyday life. While some moments feel out of place when the characters step beyond their home, this movie leaves a lasting impression. | © Netflix
18. Ukrainian Sheriffs
In a small Ukrainian village lacking proper law enforcement, two locals step up as sheriffs, keeping peace and resolving everyday conflicts. As the country faces war and change, their evolving role mirrors the shifting heartbeat of Ukrainian society. | © VFS Films
17. Bucha
Bucha brings real-life stories of bravery and loss to the screen, telling a powerful tale about the brave people during tragedy. Featuring authentic moments, this film is a must-watch experience of resilience in the face of brutality. | © B&H Film Distribution
16. 20 Days in Mariupol
Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov captures the first 20 days of Mariupol’s descent into chaos as the city is bombarded, devastated, and overtaken during the first months of the war. Chernov and his team documented the raw resilience and heart-wrenching despair of people facing relentless warfare. | © PBS Distribution
15. Volcano
After a series of odd coincidences, an OSCE translator named Lukas ends up in the southern Ukrainian town of Beryslav, where he’s welcomed by a local man and his daughter. In this unusual world full of magic and unexpected moments, Lukas slowly finds the long-lost happiness he’s been searching for. | © Tatofilm
14. Maidan
Maidan is a unique look at Kyiv's Revolution of Dignity during 2013-2014, capturing everything from peaceful protests to intense street battles. Using a simple, static camera style, the film offers an unbiased window into a nation's fight for freedom and dignity. | © Atoms and Void
13. My Joy
This movie follows truck driver Heorhii, carrying a load of wheat flour along dangerous, unmaintained roads, knowing he will never return to his wife. The story paints a raw and haunting picture of life in a desperate, post-Soviet world. | © Sota Cinema Group
12. My Thoughts Are Silent
Vadym leaves his Zakarpattia home for Kyiv, chasing a dream of becoming a sound engineer and earning enough to move to Canada. While recording rare animal sounds for a video game, he embarks on an unexpected journey that deepens his bond with his homeland. | © Toy Pictures
11. Donbas
In the Donbas region, truth and fiction blend as propaganda and manipulation creep into every corner of daily life. This surreal documentary takes a raw look at how constant violence and human rights abuses have reshaped the lives of everyday people. | © Arthouse Traffic
10. Atlantis
In 2025, after Ukraine wins the war, its reclaimed eastern lands lie barren and unfit for life. Amid this harsh new reality, a former soldier named Serhii, haunted by the past, finds hope when he meets Katia while working to honor fallen heroes. | © Arthouse Traffic
9. Babel XX
The village philosopher Fabian watches as the old ways of life clash with the new Soviet order in a small, changing village. As personal dramas unfold against a backdrop of deep social shifts, everyday life becomes a window into a much larger transformation. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
8. Long Farewells
A possessive mother tries hard to hold on to her distant son, Sasha, even as he seeks his own path. Set against a bleak Soviet backdrop, their struggle to understand each other reveals the deep pain of growing up and the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye. | © Odesa Film Studio
7. The White Bird Marked with Black
Set in the Carpathian Mountains, this film follows the tragic story of the Zvonar family as war tears them apart. As the five brothers of a local band are forced onto opposing sides, their choices forever change their lives and their families. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
6. Flights in Dreams and in Reality
On the eve of his fortieth birthday, Soviet engineer Sergei Makarov looks back on a life filled with missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams. His struggle with love, regret, and a changing society turns his midlife crisis into a powerful self-discovery. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
5. The Asthenic Syndrome
A grieving woman on the brink of self-destruction and a tired man searching for a break in their chaotic lives face their battles. Though their paths never cross, both fight to survive in a world that feels overwhelming and full of despair. | © Odesa Film Studio
4. The Stone Cross
In a small Ukrainian village, Ivan Didukh decides to leave his poor life behind and emigrate to Canada for a better life. However, on the eve of his departure, a thief enters his home, which turns the story into a moving tribute to those forced to leave their homeland, marked by the stone cross Ivan erects in his memory. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
3. The Tribe
At a boarding school for the deaf, a boy named Serhiy becomes caught up with a dangerous gang known as The Tribe. After facing tough challenges, he falls for a fellow student and risks everything to rescue her from a harsh life. | © Harmata Film Production
2. Earth
Earth is the most well-known Ukrainian film about Ukraine's early days of collectivization in the late 1920s when the country took a bold step into modern farming. With simple and powerful images, this film perfectly captures hope and hardship as people try to build a new life together. | © Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio
1. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
In the mystical Carpathian Mountains, young lovers Ivan and Marichka defy their feuding families to nurture a tender love. When tragedy strikes, Ivan’s struggle to overcome loss turns into a moving story about hope and resilience. | © Artkino Pictures
