Amid the Russian attack on Kharkiv, the documentary 'Porcelain War' captures Ukrainian artists creating beauty while defending their city. The film explores the resiliency of the people of Ukraine and the absurdity of the current moment. The documentary is described as poetic and powerful, emphasizing the fragility yet everlasting nature of porcelain. The review also mentions the descent into a brain-frying screaming match in 'Love Me,' another film at Sundance 2024.
PORCELAIN WAR: Art > war. Ukrainians make exquisite pottery animals even while fighting invading Russians and the metaphor is stated: “Porcelain is fragile, yet everlasting.” A poetic and powerful documentary from Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev. #Sundance #Sundance2024 https://t.co/KQvYvbWy7H
Sundance 2024: 'Porcelain War' is a testament to the resiliency of the people of Ukraine https://t.co/tOJhKV6H1C
“Love Me” descends into a brain-frying screaming match where its characters just shout things like “I am! No, you are!” until it starts to feel like you’re watching a procedurally generated perfume commercial start to glitch out. Read our #Sundance review: https://t.co/G9dEwUIzpn https://t.co/t54OUNeTwJ
#PorcelainWar, capturing Ukrainian citizens fighting back, explores the absurdity of the current moment. Read @djmecca’s #Sundance review: https://t.co/Ei0DcvJSh9 https://t.co/Fmq9IcbFRr
'Porcelain War' Sundance Review: Ukranian artists decide to continue creating their beauty while defending Kharkiv against Russian attack. #Sundance review by Fionnuala Halligan. https://t.co/NscaS68pSo