Traces

2026 / documentary / UA-PL

About

The deep traces of trauma left behind by six women who survived sexual violence and torture as a result of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine serve as a source of strength as they attempt to transform their post-traumatic experience into post-traumatic growth.

Festivals & Awards

  • 2026 / Berlinale
    world premiere

Credits

DirectorAlisa Kovalenko, Marysia Nikitiuk
CinematographyAlisa Kovalenko
EditingNikon Romanchenko, Alisa Kovalenko, Milenia Fiedler
MusicWojciech Frycz
Production company 2Brave Productions, Message Film
ProducersOlha Bregman, Natalia Libet
Co-producersVioletta Kamińska, Izabela Wójcik, Dariusz Jabłoński
With the support Sema Ukraine, Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation, IMS, Polish Film Institute
World salesStranger Film Sales, Cannes, France

Poster

Trailer

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