Shelter (2025)
Shelter is a virtual reality documentary directed by Sjors Swierstra (The Netherlands) and co-directed by Ivanna Khitsinska (Ukraine) that offers an intimate look at the war in Ukraine. The film immerses the viewer in everyday scenes: from a tender conversation between pregnant women in an underground maternity ward in Kyiv to the heart-wrenching funeral of a soldier in Lviv. From the tense preparation of soldiers in a frontline barracks to the breathtaking performance of a symphony orchestra in a basement in Kharkiv. In Shelter, the audience is invited to step into a virtual space with people from Ukraine, to witness moments of shared humanity and reflect on the cost of war.
Director: Sjors Swierstra, Ivanna Khitsinska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: March 7, 2025
Production: Scopic, Malanka Studios
Country: Netherlands, Ukraine
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shelter about?
- Shelter is a virtual reality documentary directed by Sjors Swierstra (The Netherlands) and co-directed by Ivanna Khitsinska (Ukraine) that offers an intimate look at the war in Ukraine. The film immerses the viewer in everyday scenes: from a tender conversation between pregnant women in an underground maternity ward in Kyiv to the heart-wrenching funeral of a soldier in Lviv. From the tense preparation of soldiers in a frontline barracks to the breathtaking performance of a symphony orchestra in a basement in Kharkiv. In Shelter, the audience is invited to step into a virtual space with people from Ukraine, to witness moments of shared humanity and reflect on the cost of war.
- Who directed Shelter?
- Shelter was directed by Sjors Swierstra, Ivanna Khitsinska.
- How long is Shelter?
- Shelter has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Shelter?
- Shelter is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shelter produced?
- Shelter was produced in Netherlands, Ukraine.