Parallel Realities in Russian and Ukrainian Contemporary Cinema
| AUTHOR | Shlikhar, Tetyana |
| PUBLISHER | Academic Studies Press (08/19/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
This book explores recent Russian and Ukrainian cinema to uncover the roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It examines how Russian cinema fosters patriotic narratives and unity, while Ukrainian films address colonial trauma and national identity. Russian and Ukrainian films depict their shared past quite differently, highlighting deep-rooted tensions between the two nations.
This book explores recent Russian and Ukrainian cinema to uncover the roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It examines how Russian cinema fosters patriotic narratives and unity, while Ukrainian films address colonial trauma and national identity. Russian and Ukrainian films depict their shared past quite differently, highlighting deep-rooted tensions between the two nations.