My Dear Théo

dir. Alisa Kovalenko/Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic/2025/100 min.

Through intimate video diaries and poetic letters addressed to her 5yo son Théo, Alisa Kovalenko, director turned soldier, captures the devastating reality of war while reflecting on her choice to serve. Her camera reveals both the chaos of destruction and the humanity she finds among fellow soldiers – their friendships, mutual support, and tender connections maintained with distant families. Serving both as a testament of love and a war documentary, the film weaves together Kovalenko's personal story with the larger narrative of those who fight to ensure future generations may live in peace.

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projection time:

100 min.
country/year:

Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic /2025
director:

Alisa Kovalenko
original language of the film:

Ukrainian, Polish
editor:

Kasia Boniecka
production:

Kasia Kuczyńska, Tomasz Morawski, Oleksandra Kravchenko, Darya Bassel / HAKA Films, Moon Man
festivals and awards:

2025 – CPH:DOX Copenhagen