Zero Zone (2024)
Zero Zone takes us to the Eastern front of the war in Ukraine, where during late 2022, the Ukrainian army bravely liberated villages and cities from Russian occupation. Here, the film delves into the deep wounds left by the Russian occupation in the lives of the Ukrainian people. The film documents the struggle of Ukrainian survivors to rebuild their lives after the devastating destruction of their communities. Through their own voices and personal narratives, we witness their experiences, empathise with their suffering, and gain an understanding of their reality that surpasses that of any news report. While the film primarily reflects on the war through the perspectives of those intimately affected by it, Zero Zone also captures the daily struggles of life on the front line. The war unfolds across a landscape strewn with trenches, tanks and artillery that evoke memories of the World War I. Through poignant interviews with soldiers, commanders and civilians, we gain insights into their thoughts about the war and comprehend the daily sacrifices they make not only in order to survive, but to fight for the freedom of their homeland.