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Note of Defiance (2023)
Directed by Brian Henderson
Documentary · 15m
Filmed in early 2023, on the Ukrainian-Russian border, this short documentary explores two artists' use of their creativity and art as a means of cultural survival and defiance. In Kharkiv, Ukraine; attacks on civilian centres have forced cultural sites to close. The Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre is one of the biggest cultural sites in the city forced to close due to these attacks. Two inspiring artists move continue to provide concerts and lessons anywhere they can; from parking garages to bomb shelters. Through powerful interviews, we learn of the unique challenges artists have faced during this conflict. From censorship and persecution, to displacement and trauma. The film concludes with emotional performance, where two disciplines of violin and dance are brought together in the theatre for the first time in nearly a year.
Crew
- Director
- Brian Henderson
- Writer
- Brian Henderson, Dan Borrelli
- Director of Photography
- Brian Henderson, Charles McBryde
- Original Music Composer
- Oleta Haffner
- Editor
- Brady Darragh
- Producer
- Meredith Rodriguez, Brian Henderson, Dan Borrelli, Holly Adams, Nick Martini, Charles McBryde, Mack Woodruff
Details
- Release date
- 2023-08-07
- Runtime
- 15m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN