He was inspired by Ukrainians who are already returning to ruined cities and restoring normal life.
American playwright Bo Willimon, known for his work on TV series “House of Cards”, plans to shoot a documentary about the atrocities of the Russian military in Kyiv region and the resistance of Ukrainians to Russian aggression. He said this in an interview with OBOZREVATEL.
The screenwriter and his team have already arrived in Kyiv region to collect materials for the project.
According to Willimon, the film, in particular, will tell about the fate of citizens who faced Russia's war against Ukraine.
“For the most part, the tape will include the experiences of ordinary people who have been forced to face the invasion: how these people survive, adapt, and develop at the epicenter of the conflict. Today we saw Borodyanka, Bucha – the incredible scale of devastation and losses that people had to deal with. All this had a strong emotional impact on me, “said the screenwriter.
He added that it was the first time he had seen the consequences of the war so close to Ukraine.
I think when people choose to attack other people with such fury is the worst manifestation of humanity, an illegal invasion, “said Willimon
However, the playwright said he was very inspired by the Ukrainians, who are already returning to the liberated Borodyanka and starting to rebuild the town.
to make repairs. And at the entrance to the city, we saw a long two-kilometer queue of cars of people trying to return home. In the midst of this devastation, there is hope and inspiration, as well as in the Ukrainians themselves, “said Willimon.
Earlier it became known that Ukrainian film “Butterfly Vision” was selected for the competition program of the Cannes Film Festival .
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