Wednesday September 21st 2022
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Ukraine 2021 90mins
Director: Elie Grappe

Probably the most up-to-date film we have ever shown. Olga (Anastasia Budiashkina) is a 15 year old Ukrainian athlete anxious to compete in international events while her family and her home are under threat from the turbulent times that we are now all too aware of. No teenage girl should have to split her love and attention between passion for her sport and worrying about the safety of her mother (targeted by Russian allies) together with the fate of her country. In casting real gymnasts, director Grappe can film documentary style, exciting, physically demanding moves that few actors could fake.

Part of the cost of showing this film will go to the Ukrainian Relief Fund.