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The Leading Role

2026 · 76 min

A sober, quietly heavy documentary that watches creative people carry the weight of war with restraint and resolve.

Directed by
Myroslav Latyk
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A documentary about Ukrainian actors who, when the war began, left the stage and joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The camera explores how creative professionals adapt to an environment where every decision carries irreversible consequences.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, identity, survival, art
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
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Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight8

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Myroslav Latyk
    Starring
    Volodymyr Kanivets, Oleh Ivanytsia, Daniil Mireshkin, Oleh Scherbyna, Volodymyr Rashchuk
    Cinematography
    Myroslav Latyk, Oksana Ivanyuk
    Runtime
    76 min
    Country
    Ukraine
    Languages
    Ukrainian

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