STANDING FREE VANCOUVER

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Standing Free is the debut feature by Ukrainian-Canadian director Maxim Khomenko, a deeply personal war documentary filmed across Ukraine over three separate visits during the ongoing conflict. Through the eyes of children, civilians, and soldiers, Maxim captures the human cost of Russian aggression—and his own journey through war-torn Ukraine. Maxim risked his life to make this film, which features frontline footage from Eastern Ukraine. Max was embedded with the Azov Brigades, the First Presidential Brigade, the 3rd Assault Brigade, and the 95th Air Assault Brigade.

Supported in part by The Shevchenko Foundation, Standing Free has already screened in five countries as a short documentary, raising funds for Ukrainian peacekeeping and humanitarian initiatives. Maxim’s four-year dedication to this project earned him the United Nations Association in Canada’s John Gibbard Humanitarian Award (2023).

On November 29, join Maxim for a screening, Q&A, and behind-the-scenes insight into filming with Ukraine’s International Legion, the 3rd Assault Brigade, Azov, and the 1st Presidential Brigade—an event full of truth, resilience, and remembrance. The screening of the film will be accompanied by live musicians, playing the films soundtrack live in the theatre with audiences, immersing people into an intimate portrayal of war.

Info: The doors to the theatre will be unlocked and we’ll welcome guests in. Live musicians will play ambient music to create an authentic Ukrainian setting.

Info: A live auction will be held featuring various Ukrainian items. All proceeds will be donated to Ukrainian peacekeeping initiatives such as: 95th Air Assault Brigade and Ukrainian Patriot NGO.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, Canada

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