Traces

A harrowing yet hopeful documentary that bears witness to trauma and resilience, asking for quiet, focused attention.

Directed by

Alisa Kovalenko

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Iryna Dovhan, Tetyana Vasylenko, Liudmyla Mefodiivna

Tagline

A story of survivors, told by a survivor.

Overview

Despite the deep traces of trauma caused by sexual violence and torture at the hands of Russian troops, Ukrainian women survivors are uniting to break stigma and silence, transforming their testimonies into a powerful form of resistance.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, earnest and uplifting. Measured and demanding.

About

Trauma, survival, justice, healing

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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