The Ukrainian writer, poet and musician Serhiy Zhadan has won the 2022 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for documenting the struggles of his compatriots caught up in a brutal war.
A series of films by Ukrainian directors will be screened in different German cities in June. It's a way of paying tribute to the country's lesser-known but rich cinematic culture as well as its politics and history.
The curated film series "Perspectives of Ukrainian Cinema" reflects Ukraine's filmmaking revival. From documentaries to comedies, here are some selected works.