«Dovha Doba»: a documentary film about the beginning of a full-scale invasion was shown in Mykolaiv

Screening of the documentary «Dovha Doba». Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

In Mykolaiv, on February 16, there was a charity screening of the documentary film «Dovha Doba» about the chronicle of the first months of the full-scale war, which was recreated through the personal stories of Ukrainians.

The film director Alan Badoiev presented the film, the correspondent of NikVesti reports.

According to director Alan Badoiev, the idea for the film came about after three months of a full-scale invasion. 12 thousand Ukrainians participated in the creation of the film, filming Russian crimes on their phones, so that the world could see what is happening in the 21st century and remember the price that Ukraine pays for freedom.

The director of the film is Alan Badoiev. Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

«This is exactly the kind of movie where you can cry, where you can feel the whole range of emotions. For me personally, this film is about unity, the most important thing that you can see and feel in this picture is how united we were in the first year, when everyone stood for each other,» said the director of the film, Alan Badoiev.

The film was developed for 1.5 years, because only one year was spent on selecting the material, the director notes.

Ukrainian director Alan Badoiev adds that the work on the film «saved» him as if it became the main goal that must be demonstrated to the world.

According to the organizers, the film will be shown on February 24 on the «1+1» channel, and will also be posted on the «Dovha Doba» YouTube channel, where everyone will be able to watch the film for free.

Viewer of the film Veronika. Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

According to Veronika, a visitor to the cinema, she learned about the screening of the film from social networks.

«I really liked the tape «Dovha Doba», but it's hard to watch, because it's whole mutilated lives... The scariest thing is that the footage from the film is not fiction, but real stories of people,» says Veronika.

The screening of the film was for charity and all the collected funds will be transferred to seriously wounded soldiers.

Photo report

Film director Alan Badoiev in Mykolaiv. Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

A screening of the documentary film «Dovha Doba» took place in Mykolaiv. Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

A frame from the documentary film «Dovha Doba». Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

Ukrainian film director Alan Badoiev at the screening of the documentary «Dovha Doba». Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

A frame from the documentary film «Dovha Doba». Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

Guests at the screening of the documentary «Dovha Doba». Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

Spectators at a screening of a documentary film in Mykolaiv. Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

Film director Alan Badoiev at the screening of the documentary «Dovha Doba» in Mykolaiv. Photo: Anna Hakman, NikVesti

We will remind you that on June 10, the premiere screening of the documentary film «Mykolaiv. The taste of victory» within the project «Cities and their heroes», dedicated to the residents of Ukrainian cities and towns that suffered from the Russian invasion. The film was shot last fall.

In addition, on June 9, a photo exhibition dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of the «Azov» regiment was presented in Mykolaiv. Angels of Mariupol», who died during the defense of Mariupol.

Earlier it was reported that a screening of the documentary project «Strong as the Earth» took place in Mykolaiv, which tells the truth about the war and the indomitability of Ukrainians. The film screening took place on June 30 in the House of Fleet Officers.