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In The Rearview

Directed by Maciek Hamela
2023
Poland, Ukraine, France
84 minutes
Unclassified 15+
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The Ukrainian conflict as seen from a unique, authentic perspective – through the rearview of a volunteer driving Ukrainian civilians in the backseat to safety.

When the fighting draws near and lives are in danger, millions of Ukrainians are forced to abandon their homes. Many are reliant on volunteers like Polish filmmaker Maciek Hamela to drive them to safety. Hamela steers his minivan through minefields and detours – all while filming over his shoulder. The cramped, anxious passengers are typically women; mothers with young children and the elderly. As the van zigzags across the devasted countryside, it becomes a space in which they can talk about their experiences and all they’ve left behind. This haunting documentary, a prize winner at film festivals worldwide, gives voice to the ordinary people of Ukraine.

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.
Respectful, frank and moving, this is a small film with a devastating impact
Nikki Baughan, Screen International
A gripping social document, a no-frills portrait of human migration that confines the bulk of the action to the back of the van
Xan Brooks, The Guardian

Tickets

Sun 9 Jun
4:15pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Tue 11 Jun
6:30pm
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 11
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Program Strand
International Documentaries
Original Title
SKĄD DOKĄD
Year
2023
Classification
Unclassified 15+
Country
Poland, Ukraine, France
Language
In Polish, Ukrainian, French, English and Russian with English subtitles
Director
Maciek Hamela
Producer
Maciek Hamela, Piotr Grawender
Screenwriter
Maciek Hamela
Cinematographer
Piotr Grawender, Yura Dunay, Marcin Sierakowski, Wawrzyniec Skoczylas
Editor
Piotr Ogiński
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Genre
Documentary, Festival Award Winners, Human Rights, Cannes Selected
Company Credits
Sales Agent: Cinephil
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