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Oscar‑winner Cate Blanchett narrates and supports “Ukraine: Life Under Attack,” a documentary capturing civilians’ resilience during the brutal battle for Kharkiv in the Russian‑Ukraine war.

Production on *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum* will begin in May 2026 under director/lead Andy Serkis, reuniting iconic Middle‑earth talent and ramping up fan excitement — EMPR.media.

Ukrainian director Andrii Pryimachenko wins a landmark copyright battle against HBO after the Chernobyl miniseries used his video without permission—historic win for creators. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

American journalist Zarina Zabrisky unveils “Kherson: Human Safari,” a powerful documentary on the Russian war in Kherson—chronicling occupation, liberation, and drone terror against civilians. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

At the Cannes Film Festival’s Trophée Chopard ceremony, Angelina Jolie honored the memory of Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina — killed in a Russian strike — spotlighting artists lost to global conflicts. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

“Rock, Paper, Scissors,” a gripping film about the Ukraine war based on true events, won Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTAs, celebrating resilience on the frontline. | empr.media

The *Russians at War* documentary by Anastasia Trofimova has sparked major controversy at Venice, Toronto and Zurich film festivals — with critics calling it masked Russian propaganda and authorities demanding screenings be stopped. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

“We Were Recruits” by director Lyubomyr Levytsky has become one of the most successful documentaries in Ukrainian history. Released nationwide on May 2, the film was viewed by over 32,000 people in four weeks, earning more than 5.2 million hryvnias at the box office. This result is the second highest for Ukrainian documentaries, following “20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstyslav […]

The movie “Mavka. The Forest Song” will be shown in Ukrainian in theaters in the USA and Canada. The animated film “Mavka. The Forest Song” will be released in Ukrainian in May on the big screens of the United States and Canada. The Ukrainian State Film Agency announced this. The first screenings of the cartoon will take place: on May […]

At the Cannes Film Festival, the Ukrainian movie *Butterfly Vision* stunned audiences with sirens ringing — a bold artistic statement linking cinematic expression with the reality of war. | empr.media

Ukrainian drama *Why Am I Alive* by director Villen Novak scored Best Feature Film Director at the Silk Road Film Awards‑Cannes, marking global recognition and festival buzz. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

“Olga”, a feature-length fiction film directed by Elie Grappe received the SACD Award for best screenplay at the 60th Semaine de la Critique (Critics’ Week), a section of the Cannes Film Festival. Co-produced by Switzerland and France, the film tells the story of a 15-year-old Ukrainian gymnast who trains in Switzerland while her thoughts are with Ukraine where Euromaidan begins.  […]