Ukraine War: Escape from Melitopol - Documentary on Survival
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Ukraine War: Escape from Melitopol - Documentary on Survival

"Escape from Melitopol" is a harrowing documentary tracing the journey of Jake (Yevhen), Ilona, and Matvii, Ukrainian videographers, as their lives are upended by Russia's invasion on February 25, 2022. Featuring original foota...

Written byJames Alton
PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
CategoryDocumentary

"Escape from Melitopol" is a harrowing documentary tracing the journey of Jake (Yevhen), Ilona, and Matvii, Ukrainian videographers, as their lives are upended by Russia's invasion on February 25, 2022. Featuring original footage, it chronicles their perilous escape from war-torn Melitopol to Canada, through Georgia, Turkey, and Germany. Hiding in dusty, unsanitary basements and amidst bombings, looting, and fear, their story is a testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of safety and a new beginning in Canada.

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If you or anyone you know is interested in this documentary, please, contact James.

james@kelownafilmstudios.com

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