Porcelain War

From Oscar-winning producer and acclaimed war correspondent-turned-director Brendan Bellomo, PORCELAIN WAR  is a harrowing, visually arresting portrait of artists on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. Filmed amidst the rubble and resilience of an active war zone, the documentary follows three Ukrainian creatives who choose to fight not only with weapons, but with their art — painting, sculpting, and dreaming amid destruction. With rare, intimate footage and powerful cinematic imagery, Porcelain War becomes a defiant testament to beauty as a form of resistance and survival. The film was the most decorated documentary of 2024, including winning and being nominated for several major prizes and awards. With subtitles.

Presented in partnership with Princeton University Concerts (PUC) and the Princeton Public Library, this screening sets the stage for violinist Lisa Batiashvili’s upcoming conversation and performance at Princeton University Concerts (April 29), in which she reflects on the role of art in the face of conflict in Georgia and Ukraine.

Director Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev

Country USA, Ukraine

Language English, Ukraine (with subtitles)

Aspect 1.85

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