2026 | Director: Kadim Tarasov | 65 min
Through the stories of seven remarkable Ukrainians, Empowered presents a country that, even during full-scale war, continues to create culture, defend human rights and help shape Europe’s future.
The film features Oleksandra Matviichuk, Jamala, Bohdana Pivnenko, Taras Kompanichenko, Anatolii Kryvolap, DakhaBrakha and Serhii Mykhalchuk. Their stories reflect the values of freedom, dignity, democracy, equality and human rights, offering a wider view of Ukraine through its people, culture and ideas.
🎞 Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARIwpf3cMeM
About the organisers
The international Empowered UA Film Marathon was initiated by the Watch Ukrainian! Association, with the support of the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
UK organiser: KRYLA Culture CIC.
Local co-organiser: Thornbury Ukrainian Initiative Group (TUIG), with the support of South Gloucestershire Council and Alongside.

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