Soldiers of Song (2024)
Ukrainian musicians of all genres, from metal to opera, transform their passion for music into devotion to their country in this moving documentary. Beginning on the very first day of the Russian invasion, Soldiers of Song documents how the lives of its cast of Ukrainian musicians have irrevocably changed and how they use their musical talents to support themselves and their communities. Using shocking footage from the frontlines, this film reminds us not only of the ongoing tragedies that continue to happen during this war, but also of the resilience of Ukraine and its cultural forces. Here music functions not only to lift the spirits of the soldiers, but also as a cultural export to raise awareness of the war, a tool for raising humanitarian and military funds, and a valuable cultural artifact for everyday Ukrainians to rally around and protect. The musician’s commitment to their craft reminds us of the real power art has and the impact of beauty under catastrophic circumstances.
Director: Ryan Smith
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Andriy Khlyvnyuk as |
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Svyatoslav Vakarchuk as Self |
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Sergiy Ivanchuk as |
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Svitlana Tarabarova as |
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Mykolai Sierga as |
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Moisei Bondarenko as |
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Sasha Chemerov as |
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Marko Halanevych as |
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Vasyl Kryachok as |
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Ptaskha Polishchuk as |
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Nazar Hrabar as |
| Directing | Ryan Smith | Director |
| Editing | Kadim Tarasov | Editor |
| Camera | Vicky Markolefa | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Artem Poznanskyi | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Kadim Tarasov | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Julia Bolshinska | Editor |
| Camera | Julia Bolshinska | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Stas Gurenko | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Joshua Sutherland | Music Supervisor |
| Sound | Kadim Tarasov | Music Producer |
| Production | Dmytro Kozhukhovskyi | Producer |
| Production | Nataly Romaniuk | Producer |
