Art Amidst Conflict: 'Porcelain War' Documentary Sheds Light on Ukraine War

The film, premiering at Sundance, follows Ukrainian artists creating amidst the ongoing Russian invasion, providing an intimate perspective on the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people.

• Porcelain War, a documentary co-directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, provides an intimate look at the ongoing conflict in Ukraine through the lens of artists living amidst the war.
• Leontyev, a former Ukrainian Special Forces soldier, and his wife Anya Stasenko, create porcelain figures which are painted with intricate designs, serving as a metaphor for the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people.
• The film also features the work of their friend, Andrey Stefanov, a painter turned cinematographer, who documents their lives during the Russian invasion.
• Despite the war, the artists continue to create, with scenes showing Leontyev training civilians to use firearms and Stasenko painting the drones used to drop bombs on the invaders.
• The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is currently seeking U.S. distribution.

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