Celebrating 20 Years of Life Unscripted
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Director
Miriam Guttmann
Producer
Isidoor Roebers, Lea Fels
Country
Netherlands
Language
English, Ukrainian
Year
2024
Duration
76 min
Category
The Art of Storytelling
Premiere
Asia Pacific

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From war to dance, a soldier finds new purpose.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, young, exiled dancers form the United Ukrainian Ballet Company in the Netherlands. They welcome a soldier into their midst who lost both his legs in the war. With new prosthetics, he collaborates with his fellow Ukrainians on an original piece of choreography, igniting the dancers to channel their guilt and transform their grief. His presence becomes a powerful symbol of those left behind.

The film is a moving story of resilience, unity, and artistic resistance, where culture is preserved through dance, and the stage becomes the place where the front row and the front line converge.

SCREENING WITH : A short film, Through a Glass, Lightly (9 min) prior.

In-Cinema Dates & Locations

Below are general public film screening schedules for each city.  For schools specific screening schedule, visit Schools In Cinema page.

 

  • 30 June 2025 - 8:15pm - Bridgeway Cinema
  • 5 July 2025 - 8:15pm - The Capitol Cinema

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