I WANT TO SEE THE MORNING STAR

“You suddenly realize that you have nothing else than what you carry inside you,” says Rada Makeienkova in Kyiv, spring 2022.

Nina I Roerig’s I WANT TO SEE THE MORNING STAR transforms the devastation of Russia’s war in Ukraine into a poetic reflection on pain, hope, and resilience. Filmed over two years in Bucha, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, it offers a nuanced portrayal of the conflict’s impact on lives, highlighting human courage amidst unimaginable adversity. Through vivid civilian testimonies and hauntingly beautiful imagery of destruction and nature’s reclamation, the film explores the enduring spirit of freedom of Ukraine and echoes the resurgence of fascism in today’s Russia. A powerful call to uphold democracy, it underscores our shared responsibility to Ukraine and the values of freedom in Europe.

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Trailer

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photos © Blue Bird Berlin Film