A Ukrainian film festival has opened in Toronto, Canada, said Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto Oleh Nikolenko.
“I was honored to address the guests of the festival. He noted that the Ukrainian Film Festival, which has been held for the second year in a row, is a new gem on the cultural map of Toronto. Ukrainian cinema impresses with its talent, and the human stories told by the selected films best convey to the Canadian audience the realities of life in Ukraine, which is suffering from Russian aggression,” he wrote.
Nikolenko noted that “the festival keeps Ukraine on Canada’s agenda and thus helps to attract new assistance from our Canadian partners.”
The festival was opened with the film In the Rearview, a shortlisted film for the Oscars 2024 by Polish director Maciek Chamela. Over the next three days, Canadian audiences will be able to watch such movies as I Work in a Cemetery, The Devoted, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, La Palisade, Klondike, Valerie Gets Married, We Will Not Fade Away and a collection of short animated films.
“The opening was also attended by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, members of the Canadian Parliament, representatives of the consular corps, and leaders of the Ukrainian and Polish communities,” added the Consul General.
A portion of the proceeds from the ticket will be used to support the humanitarian needs of Ukraine.
