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 |


















