From October 17 to 24, the iconic Ukrainian short film festival BARDAK IX took place at the DRUK art basement — the only film festival in Kharkiv dedicated exclusively to Ukrainian cinema.
The short musical film “Ivana Kupala” (produced by ECGProductions, directed by Yuliya Orlenko, cinematography by Serhiy Takhmazov) was screened in the non-competition section of the festival.
Yuliya made this film six months before Russia’s full-scale invasion, when life still felt peaceful, and Ukrainian folk songs sounded like a celebration of joy rather than a call to resistance.
During the filming, live songs performed by the Ukrainian folk group Bozhedary were recorded, creating a special, almost magical atmosphere.
The Bardak Festival is a true space of freedom and creativity. Its founder, Anton Frolov, now serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, continues to ensure that the festival lives on and inspires.
We sincerely thank the festival team and the Kharkiv audience for their warm welcome and support of Ukrainian cinema.
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