This three-film block starts off with an unexpected and marvelous superhero film set in Brovary, Ukraine, a city east of Kyiv. The mockumentary follows Captain Brovary, a do-gooder who actually does something heroic while trying to make a name for himself. The final two films explore the Russian invasion of Ukraine through a fictionalized narrative and a documentary. Prepare to leave this block with a deeper understanding of the war's impact on civilians and the resilience it takes to rebuild.

In this mockumentary set in war-torn Brovary, Ukraine (Kyiv region), a group of documentarians is shooting a film about the war's effect on people's lives. Unexpectedly, they manage to capture footage of a real-life hero with super strength. Captain Brovary is narcissistic but beloved by the local residents. Meanwhile, a mysterious competitor appears on the scene – Black Mstyun. Legends quickly spread about this newcomer and his good deeds. Captain Brovary soon realizes that his own services are no longer needed, and believing he was "defeated" by an ordinary guy, Captain Brovary falls into depression. He climbs to the roof of a high-rise building to jump, but there he unexpectedly saves a girl and develops a renewed sense of purpose.

Captain Brovary

In this mockumentary set in war-torn Ukraine, a film crew unexpectedly shoots footage of a real-life "super" hero.

As the war in Ukraine begins, six-year-old Nina is sent to her grandma’s remote village. In the shack outside, Nina discovers a badly wounded Russian soldier.

Hedgehog

As war in Ukraine begins, 6-year-old Nina is sent to her grandma's village, where she finds a wounded Russian soldier.

A documentary about the war in Ukraine. The film focuses on Mariupol, a beautiful city that was nearly destroyed by the Russian occupation.

Mariupol Ukraine

A documentary about the war in Ukraine. The film focuses on Mariupol, a beautiful city that was nearly destroyed by the Russian occupation.

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