OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS: Salem Film Fest

Showing at Cinema Salem for Salem Film Fest

is a kaleidoscope of short films of Ukraine’s cities, villages, cities, and towns, where people are facing a world-scale tragedy, heroically defending themselves against the ongoing Russian invasion. Together, these stories create a certain map of the war, depicting the struggle of Ukrainians for the right to exist freely.

Witnesses showcase the horrendous reality of war as they fight for their land, culture, and identity while also illustrating their incredible mutual support, faith, and will for freedom. The film charts the course of the Russian aggression across the country through the lives and communities of those affected and those on the front lines fighting for their land. While detailing the force of the assault, its primary focus lies with the strength of the people who have had to endure unimaginable hardships, but who remain resilient in the face of the reality of this modern tragedy.