Join the screening of the Kyiv Independent's documentary film, “Can You Hear Me? The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics,” on March 13, 2025. The screening will take place at 19:30 at Club de l'Etoile cinéma, 14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris, France.
The film’s authors Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko followed a group of Ukrainian military medics as they journeyed from the heat of battle in war-torn Ukraine to the serene forests of Sweden for a short mental health retreat. As they find themselves in a peaceful, quiet environment in Sweden for the first time since 2022, the medics have a chance to process the accumulated trauma, opening up about losing brothers-in-arms, surviving Russian captivity, and the inescapable feeling of guilt for not being able to save some of the soldiers they treated.
The film will be screened in Ukrainian with French subtitles, followed by a discussion with the film's authors in English. The discussion will be moderated by Cyrille Amoursky, an independent war reporter. Entry is free but requires prior registration. Since seating is limited, please expect a confirmation email after your registration.
WARNING: This film contains graphic scenes. They are intended to reflect the harsh realities of war, but they may be distressing to some viewers.