I Want To See The Morning Star

Director Nina I Roerig's visionary approach in 'I Want To See The Morning Star' transforms the devastation of the Russian-Ukrainian War into a canvas of poetic expression, where pain and hope converge in a symphony of emotion.  Filmed over the past two years, in Bucha, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, the documentary challenges traditional narratives and offers a nuanced portrayal of the impact of conflict on men’s and women's lives and their communities, highlighting their courage and tenacity in the face of unimaginable adversity. Centered on human stories and the tragedy of the war in Ukraine, the documentary captures the surreal beauty of destruction and nature reclaiming its ground, both poetic and heartbreaking. Featuring a multitude of testimonies from civilians—witnessing the unspeakable, shocked and knocked out by war, or resilient and fighting—the film paints a vivid picture of their enduring strength, hope, and dreams for a better future.