February 24, 2022 — the invasion begins. Ukrainian museums vanish from Google Maps, and art goes underground. As cultural centres in cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv come under threat, volunteers rise to protect Ukraine’s heritage from annihilation.
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Synopsis
The fight to preserve Ukraine’s artistic legacy takes on new urgency. If Ukrainians do not save their culture from destruction, the country will not survive.
Lacking official guidance, a courageous network of volunteers emerges. Armed only with determination, they embark on daring missions to safeguard art from public and private collections, risking their lives to preserve Ukraine's cultural identity.
Thousands of works are lost, damaged or looted by the invading army.
Through powerful stories, gripping re-enactments, and an exploration of Ukraine’s contemporary art scene, the film reveals that art is more than a passive witness to history. Art is a force for a nation’s survival.
“War on Art” is a story of resilience in the face of destruction, where the struggle to save art is a battle to save a nation.
Host a Screening
Bring WAR ON ART to your institution
Invite your event audience, students, visitors, or members to experience this powerful documentary revealing how culture and identity are targeted during war. Designed for events/conferences organisers, universities, museums, and cultural organisations, each licensed screening inspires dialogue on the role of art in resistance and remembrance.
What the Screening License Includes
Each licensed screening of WAR ON ART includes the following:
- Institutional screening rights
Permission to host one public or private in-person or institutional streaming screening for your audience. - Educational discussion materials
A curated guide for educators and facilitators, including discussion questions, historical and cultural context, and suggested activities. - Optional live or virtual Q&A with the director
An opportunity to enhance your event with an exclusive discussion on the film’s creation and cultural context.
Transportation and accommodation costs are covered.
License Fee & Special Rates
Standard license fee — €200 per screening
- The license fee covers one public or private screening of WAR ON ART
- In individual cases, we may offer a special or reduced license fee, depending on the nature of the event and the hosting organisation.
Licensing Terms & Screening Requirements
Licenses are granted based on specific information about the event and screening conditions.
- Screening venue
We prefer venues with professional screening conditions, such as cinemas, theatres, universities, museums, or cultural spaces equipped with a proper screen and projection system. - Film format & delivery
The film is delivered as a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) suitable for professional cinema projection. Standard DCP technical specifications can be provided upon request. - Subtitles & language
The film is supplied with English subtitles.
If another language version is required, the hosting organisation is responsible for arranging translation and subtitle creation. - Promotional support
Upon request, we can provide an official poster file and support the screening promotion through WAR ON ART social media channels.
Film Information
Title: War On Art
Format: Feature documentary (90 min)
Language: English
Premiere: Spring 2025
(Dmytro Fedorenko
& Kateryna Zavoloka)
(Ketvirta Versija, Lithuania)
(Gage Pictures)
(Film Boom Productions LTD, UK)
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Captured moments from War on Art
