The Hamlet Syndrome (2022)

To be or not to be in Ukraine

The Hamlet Syndrome (2022) poster

Five young Ukrainians discuss life following the Maidan Revolution of 2014. Not all fought in the Russian-Ukrainian war, but it, regardless, shattered their life plans. Representing 'Generation Maidan', they face the question of how to cope with experiences of violence, how to go on. A local theatre director produces Hamlet, wherein they can use Shakespeare’s tragic character as a mirror and face their traumas onstage. For them, 'to be or not to be' is not simply text but an existential dilemma with no clear answer.

Director: Piotr Rosołowski, Elwira Niewiera
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jan Miserre, John Gürtler
Editing: Agata Cierniak
Production: Kundschafter Filmproduktion, Canal+ Polska, SWR, Balapolis, Südwestfunk, Chicken & Egg Films
Country: Germany, Poland
Language: Pусский, Український
Original Language: pl

Keywords

theatre group, existentialism, hamlet, new generation, 2010s, ukraine, war, russo-ukrainian war

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hamlet Syndrome about?
Five young Ukrainians discuss life following the Maidan Revolution of 2014. Not all fought in the Russian-Ukrainian war, but it, regardless, shattered their life plans. Representing 'Generation Maidan', they face the question of how to cope with experiences of violence, how to go on. A local theatre director produces Hamlet, wherein they can use Shakespeare’s tragic character as a mirror and face their traumas onstage. For them, 'to be or not to be' is not simply text but an existential dilemma with no clear answer.
Who directed The Hamlet Syndrome?
The Hamlet Syndrome was directed by Piotr Rosołowski, Elwira Niewiera.
Who stars in The Hamlet Syndrome?
The Hamlet Syndrome stars Oksana Cherkashyna, Rodion Shuygin-Grekalov, Katlia Kotliarova, Slavik Gavianets, Roman Krivdik.
How long is The Hamlet Syndrome?
The Hamlet Syndrome has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Hamlet Syndrome?
The Hamlet Syndrome is a Documentary, War film.
Where was The Hamlet Syndrome produced?
The Hamlet Syndrome was produced in Germany, Poland.