6.1
“Imagine drones circling your neighborhood - hunting you.”
Kherson: Human Safari (2025)
August 14, 20251h 12mEN
Overview
Kherson, Ukraine's embattled city, has endured invasion, occupation, and liberation. On February 24, 2022, Russian tanks entered Kherson, leading to brutal occupation marked by violence. Despite being outnumbered, local defense forces resisted, and citizens protested under the slogan "Kherson is Ukraine!" An underground resistance formed, led by brave individuals like journalist Valentyna and others who risked arrest and torture to support the cause. After nine months, Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson, but Russian destruction left the city in chaos. Shelling and drone attacks became relentless, and in June 2023, a dam explosion flooded the city, causing further devastation. Despite these challenges, Kherson's spirit remained unbroken, with citizens embracing arts and resilience. By August 2024, drone attacks specifically targeted civilians, yet the city resisted, determined to rebuild and reclaim its identity, refusing to succumb to ruin.
Director
Zarina ZabriskyWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$30K
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Zarina Zabrisky
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"Kherson: Human Safari" stands as an extraordinary testament to human endurance in the face of unimaginable brutality. Director Zarina Zabrisky has crafted more than a documentary—she has created a vital historical record that captures the raw truth of civilian life under Russian aggression. The film's five-part structure chronicles the devastating journey of Kherson's residents: from the shock of invasion, through the suffocating months of occupation, the bittersweet liberation, the catastrophic flooding after the Kakhovka Dam's destruction, and the ongoing nightmare of drone warfare that…
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