Shelter (2025)

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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:
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.