Ukrainian films not only reflect modern realities but also show deep philosophical and human themes. Autumn 2024 promises to be a truly eventful autumn for fans of Ukrainian cinema. Find out what new releases autumn has in store for us

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This autumn, Ukrainian filmmakers are preparing many surprises for fans of Ukrainian cinema. Despite the challenges posed by the war and the economic situation, the Ukrainian film industry continues to develop and delight audiences with new and original projects. Here are the top 10 most anticipated Ukrainian film premieres of this autumn, which promise to arouse great interest among the public.

SEPTEMBER PREMIERES

Hutsulka Ksenia

Release date: 19 September. 

The plot: At the end of the 1930s, the son of a Ukrainian immigrant named Yaro arrives from America to Vorokhta, located in the Polish Carpathians. According to his father's will, Yaro can inherit a million dollars, but on one condition - he must marry a conscious Ukrainian woman. However, the young man does not have much experience with women. He falls in love with a local girl, Ksenia, but only two weeks later, Western Ukraine is annexed by the Soviet Union.

Da Vichi

Release date: 19 September.

Plot: This documentary tells the story of the life of Ukrainian soldier Dmytro Kotsyubaylo, who was killed in the battle for Bakhmut. The film will show how the Ukrainian Hero met the Revolution of Dignity and then went to the front.

Fragments of ice

Release date: 26 September.

Plot: Maria Stoyanova's documentary is based on fragments of the video diaries of her father, a figure skater from the Ukrainian Ballet on Ice ensemble. In the film, Maria explores the footage of her father's foreign tours, filmed in the 1980s and 1990s, which intertwines footage from the family chronicle. Through this material, the director shows the clash between utopian ideas about the West and the harsh Soviet reality in which her family lived.

PREMIERES IN OCTOBER

Lifting Power

Release date: 10 October.

Plot: The documentary Lift Force tells the story of the Ukrainian aviation of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during real combat missions. For the first time, viewers will hear the stories of helicopter pilots who share their memories of critical moments in the early days of the war, as well as daring and deadly operations, including raids behind enemy lines.

God's Own

Release date: 31 October.

The plot: In the 1970s, the film's protagonist, an ordinary Ukrainian boy, Andriy Dovzhenko, is placed in a Soviet psychiatric hospital because of his passion for banned Western rock music. Here he faces psychological violence, torture and the effects of banned psychotropic drugs. In this way, the KGB tried to suppress freedom-loving people who refused to accept the communist regime.

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NOVEMBER'S PREMIERES

Editorial

Release date: 7 November.

Plot: The protagonist of this comedy is Yura, a journalist who used to work at a local history museum, but went in search of a rare gopher, witnessed a forest fire and brought photos of the arsonists to the local newspaper. And he stayed working there. But he quickly found himself in a whirlwind of fake news and corruption schemes. In addition, the mayoral elections are coming up, and the main candidate is making election promises despite being in a coma.

Bucha

Release date: 7 November.

Plot: The drama Bucha was made with the assistance of Ukrainian military intelligence. The film is based on real events. The film's protagonist is Konstantin Gudauskas, a citizen of Kazakhstan who was granted political asylum in Ukraine and lives in Bucha, and since the beginning of the Russian invasion, he has been able to travel through the occupied territory and rescue civilians using his passport.

Forever and ever

Release date: 21 November.

The plot: The film takes place in Kyiv in 1998. Its protagonist, 15-year-old Tonya, tries to escape from an abusive relationship and, running away from her ex-boyfriend, changes schools. Where, of course, she tries to adapt to the new environment and suddenly falls in love with two boys at once. At the same time, the young man does not stop pursuing her.

We remind you! The film 20 Days in Mariupol by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov won the best documentary award in 2024 and received an Academy Award. This is the first such award in the history of Ukrainian cinema. What makes this film unique and who took the rest of the statuettes, read here.

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