MARIINKA
SYNOPSIS
In the Ukrainian frontline town of Mariinka, amidst the war, a promising boxing talent becomes a military paramedic, a girl smuggles unexpected goods across the front line to survive, and two brothers fight against each other on opposite sides of the front line — while their youngest brother lives safely far from the war with an adoptive family in the United States.
DETAILS
Year: 2026
Duration: 94 minutes
Director & cinematography: Pieter-Jan De Pue
Editors: Alain Dessauvage, Ciska Slowack, Mauro De Groeve, Julie Naas, Louis De Schrijver, David Dusa
Produced by: Bart Van Langendonck (Savage Film)
FESTIVALS
Opening film – CPH:DOX 2026 (Audience Award)
Opening film – Docville 2026 (Best Belgian Documentary)