The filmmaker, and star of the film, is a 12-year-old child who explores the thoughts of 15 people, from ages 8 to 62, as they go through their daily lives in Ukraine. She uses interpretive dance to move around Kiev and the Brovary suburb of Kiev. The thoughts range from what to buy in the supermarket, to how to get money, and whether the children will be able to play sports.
The story is masterfully told through the voice of the filmmaker as she moves around the city. As she reads the various thoughts of Ukrainian citizens, she simultaneously does interpretive dancing to classical music to illustrate the story. The cinematography is awesome. The camera captures not only what Kiev and Brovary currently look like; it also captures the emotions of the girl as she moves about the cities. The beauty of the cities and the corresponding impact of the war is skillfully captured. The film is set in Kiev and the Brovary suburb of Kiev. The extreme beauty of both cities stand out. Beautiful and moving classical music accompanies the child's narrative. It perfectly illustrates the range of emotions a child feels and serves as the background to her interpretive dancing. The primary character is the amazing young filmmaker. She shows a wide range of emotions both in her facial expressions and in her dancing. She is extremely talented and perfect for the role. My favorite part of the film is when she dances across a green field in front of a school. The vibrant colors of the scene are beautiful along with her dancing.
The film's message is that there are more similarities between Americans and Ukrainians than there are differences. A few bombed out buildings are shown in the background including a plant for the production of ordinary household vacuum cleaners and a nearby business center. There are no actual bombings, bodies or other violence shown in the film.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Pam L., KIDS FIRST!
The filmmaker, and star of the film, is a 12-year-old child who explores the thoughts of 15 people, from ages 8 to 62, as they go through their daily lives in Ukraine. She uses interpretive dance to move around Kiev and the Brovary suburb of Kiev. The thoughts range from what to buy in the supermarket, to how to get money, and whether the children will be able to play sports.
The story is masterfully told through the voice of the filmmaker as she moves around the city. As she reads the various thoughts of Ukrainian citizens, she simultaneously does interpretive dancing to classical music to illustrate the story. The cinematography is awesome. The camera captures not only what Kiev and Brovary currently look like; it also captures the emotions of the girl as she moves about the cities. The beauty of the cities and the corresponding impact of the war is skillfully captured. The film is set in Kiev and the Brovary suburb of Kiev. The extreme beauty of both cities stand out. Beautiful and moving classical music accompanies the child's narrative. It perfectly illustrates the range of emotions a child feels and serves as the background to her interpretive dancing. The primary character is the amazing young filmmaker. She shows a wide range of emotions both in her facial expressions and in her dancing. She is extremely talented and perfect for the role. My favorite part of the film is when she dances across a green field in front of a school. The vibrant colors of the scene are beautiful along with her dancing.
The film's message is that there are more similarities between Americans and Ukrainians than there are differences. A few bombed out buildings are shown in the background including a plant for the production of ordinary household vacuum cleaners and a nearby business center. There are no actual bombings, bodies or other violence shown in the film.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Pam L., KIDS FIRST!
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