A Sniper's War
The story of a sniper fighting on the side of the pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine
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Described as a "stealth invasion" of Ukraine, the proxy-war being waged in Donbass is a contentious conflict between pro-Russian separatists and the West. In the midst of swirling propaganda and controversy this brave doc follows Deki, a pro-Russian sniper tasked with defending his separatist comrades on the frontline of the conflict. In the midst of escalating international tensions, the film exposes an unseen side to this secretive war.
Reviews and More
“A Sniper’s War is a powerful and disturbing doc from a perspective we don’t often see” –
The Hollywood Reporter
“The result is a stunning film that will knock you back in your seat and show you a wider world” –
Bradley Gibson, Film Threat
A “stunning portrait of a Serb who volunteered his lethal skills for the problematic Donetsk Republic” -
Louis Proyect, Counter Punch
Festivals
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Arizona Film Festival - Best Foreign Documentary
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Riversight Film Festival - Best Documentary, Best Editing, Best Cinematography
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Lower East Side Film Festival - Best of Fest Prix D’or
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We Won Together (Crimea) - Nickolay Mikosha Prize, Press Prize
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18th Beverly Hills Film Festival - Official Selection
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Big Sky Documentary Film Festival - Official Selection
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Moscow International Documentary Film Festival - Official Selection
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival - Official Selection