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TRACES

by Alisa Kovalenko, Marysia Nikitiuk

synopsis

The film shines a light on Ukrainian women who, after surviving conflict-related sexual violence and torture during the Russian war of aggression, refuse to remain silent. Through the journey of Iryna Dovhan, a former captive turned activist who documents testimonies of affected women in the de-occupied territories of Ukraine, the film weaves a portrait of a collective trauma while opening space for hope. Iryna gathers other survivors into a circle of courage and care. Together, they transform their pain into a force for truth, justice and mutual support. More than a record of war crimes, Traces is a testament to resilience and the solidarity of women standing side by side.

international title: Traces
original title: Traces
country: Ukraine, Poland
sales agent: Stranger Films Sales
year: 2026
genre: documentary
directed by: Alisa Kovalenko, Marysia Nikitiuk
film run: 85'
screenplay: Alisa Kovalenko
cinematography by: Alisa Kovalenko
film editing: Nikon Romanchenko, Alisa Kovalenko, Milenia Fiedler
music: Wojciech Frycz
producer: Olha Bregman, Natalia Libet
co-producer: Violetta Kamińska, Izabela Wójcik, Dariusz Jabłoński
production: 2Brave Productions, Message Film

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