Parallel Realities in Russian and Ukrainian Contemporary Cinema

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.

Author: Tetyana Shlikhar
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Published: 08/19/2025
Series: Film and Media Studies
Pages: 271
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9798897830145