Ash and Crayons

This documentary follows seven Ukrainian children who show remarkable resilience amid war injuries and deportation, with their experiences brought to life through observational filming and animation by Ukrainian artists.

Evgeny Afineevsky directs this documentary that blends verité footage with animation created by Ukrainian artists. It centres on seven children who endure catastrophic injuries and forcible deportation during the ongoing war, yet persist with striking resilience. Part film, part animated storytelling, it offers an intimate portrait of childhood in wartime.