Чому «Мирні люди» — найсильніше кіно про війну для іноземців
Why "Peaceful People" is the most powerful war movie for foreigners

Summary/Abstract: Oksana Karpovych's documentary "Peaceful People" debuted at the Berlin Film Festival, where it received a special award and the ecumenical jury prize. The film's festival journey continued through various countries before premiering at Kyiv's Docudays UA. The target audience for this film is foreigners, highlighting the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine. It documents recently de-occupied regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and others, using intercepted calls between Russian soldiers and their families as the audio backdrop. The film's English title, "Intercepted," underscores this aspect. Karpovych uses emotionally charged conversations to create a powerful narrative about war crimes and Russian aggression. The film challenges viewers, particularly international audiences, to confront these harsh realities. It emphasizes that the war's responsibility lies with all Russians, not just Putin, and provokes reactions of disgust and awareness.

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