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Zelensky
Zelensky Signs Cinematography Reform Law Securing Stable Funding
Zelensky has signed a new cinematography law that guarantees more stable funding, with at least 0.2 percent of last year’s state budget going to domestic cinema
June 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian War Drama Among Favourites for Cannes Top Prize
A Russian family drama set during Moscow’s mobilization for the war has emerged as one of the leading contenders for the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize.
May 23, 2026
Putin
OPINION: Hollywood’s Russian Love Affair Is Dead Wrong
In much of the Western imagination, Russia’s war against Ukraine remains the work of one man: Vladimir Putin.
March 18, 2026
Movies
OPINION: ‘Nuremberg’ Wastes Its Potential by Twisting History
The lessons from the Nuremberg Ttibunal after World War II are still important today, but a new movie disappoints and offends by changing both the facts and the meaning of what happened.
Feb. 1, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Films That Capture Seasonal Hope and Miracles
Kinovechir’s Ukrainian seasonal film choices are alive with tradition, warmth and messages of hope, while “Home Alone” continues to be a firm festive favorite among Ukrainians.
Dec. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
International Legion: What Motivates Ukraine’s Foreign Fighters
“Summertime in Ukraine,” a new documentary film about international soldiers in Ukraine, looks at what brought them here and why they fight. Kyiv Post spoke with the filmmakers.
Oct. 8, 2024
US
Scorsese: Dovzhenko One of Greatest Directors
American film director Martin Scorsese claimed Ukrainian Olexandr Dovzhenko to be one of the greatest directors in… - Dec. 05, 2022. By Kyiv Post
Dec. 5, 2022
War in Ukraine
“Angels Who Went Through Hell”: Film Set Amid the Horrors of Bucha
When face to face with a genocidal enemy, ordinary Ukrainians have demonstrated extraordinary bravery… - Nov. 17, 2022. By Anna Neplii
Nov. 17, 2022
Movies
Film Exposes Bloody Protests of Lukashenko Regime
A new film about the 2020 protests in Belarus will make the rounds at European film festivals. “Minsk” tells the… - Nov. 12, 2022. By Kyiv Post
Nov. 12, 2022
War in Ukraine
“Show the whole world what happened there” – Oleksandr Shchur, the producer and screenwriter of the film “Bucha.”
In an exclusive interview with the Kyiv Post, producer and scriptwriter of… - Sep. 22, 2022. By Kyiv Post
Sept. 22, 2022
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Grit on Show in Venice Documentary
For director Evgeny Afineevsky, there was no time to waste in showing the world how ordinary Ukrainians are… - Sep. 08, 2022. By AFP
Sept. 8, 2022
Movies
Ukrainian Heart of US Cinematographer Andrij Parekh
My conversation with Andrij Parekh, Emmy Award winner of the highly acclaimed American TV… - May. 30, 2022. By Lesia Dubenko
May 30, 2022
Movies
Loznitsa’s ‘Babyn Yar. Context’ documentary lacks context
Some films can be inherently flawed but still useful by triggering a debate and raising public awareness about an… - Oct. 13, 2021. By Artur Korniienko
Oct. 13, 2021
Movies
All English film screenings in Kyiv cinemas are now on one website
All film screenings in different Kyiv cinemas are now brought together on one website… - Sep. 29, 2021. By Elina Kent
Sept. 29, 2021
Movies
Film critic: ‘Bad Roads’ is most humane look at war in Ukraine
It takes courage to step into the shoes of people in the middle of Russia's war against Ukraine and empathize with… - Nov. 05, 2020. By Artur Korniienko
Nov. 5, 2020
Movies
Film critic: ‘Bad Roads’ is most humane look at war in Ukraine
It takes courage to step into the shoes of people in the middle of Russia's war against Ukraine and empathize with… - Nov. 05, 2020. By Artur Korniienko
Nov. 5, 2020