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Viktor

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Viktor, a young Deaf man in Kharkiv, watches warily during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A fan of samurai films and raised on stories of war, he dreams of becoming a warrior but is repeatedly denied when he tries to enlist. Eager to find purpose, Viktor embarks on a quest to find his place in the midst of a war he cannot hear.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com A piercing indictment of the ways we’ve made a spectacle of war, particularly how societies have explicitly drawn a connection between participation in violence and a sense of belonging to one’s country. Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Lauren Wissot IndieWire What makes the film so extraordinary is that the ongoing invasion is not the focus but merely backdrop for a window into a truly unique POV on the Russian assault. Rated: A Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Tomas Trussow The Lonely Film Critic We never lose Viktor’s reality amidst the galling reality of Russia’s brutality. It’s a reality we quickly learn is adaptable: not a handicap, but a way to be in the world anew, full of life and sense of self. Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 2, 2024 Full Review Jason Gorber POV Magazine The film manages to be both highly specific and grand at the same time, a true triumph of non-fiction filmmaking that resonates far beyond the border town that Viktor calls home. Rated: B+ Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine The film employs a dexterous sound design that conveys the experience of being in a war zone while deaf. Sep 18, 2024 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Via innovative cinematic language and expert sound design, Viktor impressively portrays a deaf man’s experience of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Olivier Sarbil

Director

Darren Aronofsky

Producer

Dylan Golden

Producer

Brendan Naylor

Producer

Sigrid Jonsson Dyekjær

Producer

Philippe Levasseur

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Viktor, a young Deaf man in Kharkiv, watches warily during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A fan of samurai films and raised on stories of war, he dreams of becoming a warrior but is repeatedly denied when he tries to enlist. Eager to find purpose, Viktor embarks on a quest to find his place in the midst of a war he cannot hear.
Director
Olivier Sarbil
Producer
Darren Aronofsky, Dylan Golden, Brendan Naylor, Sigrid Jonsson Dyekjær, Philippe Levasseur, Olivier Sarbil
Production Co
Protozoa Pictures, Real Lava, Newen Studios, Time Studios, Impact Partners
Genre
Documentary, War
Original Language
Ukrainian
Runtime
1h 29m