Film “Cyborgs” is the first Ukrainian cinematic reflection on the war with Russia in the east of the country. The film tells the story of the fierce battles for Donetsk Airport, which became a symbol of the resilience of Ukrainian soldiers. The movie is based on real events – each character has a real-life prototype. In addition, both professional actors and actual participants of the battles for the airport appear in the film, helping to portray the characters more authentically. It is worth noting that the creators did not aim to make a propaganda film with ready-made answers, but rather to raise painful and important questions.

At the center of the story are six soldiers who head to the airport for combat duty. For the whole country, they are “cyborgs.” But what does it mean to be a cyborg? On screen, we see ordinary Ukrainians of different ages who speak different languages, yet share one goal – to live in a new Ukraine. They have made their choice and are ready to fight the enemy and go all the way.

Genre: War, Drama
Country: Ukraine
Director: Akhtem Seitablaiev
Cast: Vyacheslav Dovzhenko, Makar Tykhomyrov, Andrii Isaienko

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About the event:
We will be screening the film “Cyborgs”, followed by a Q&A session. There will also be a presentation of the book by Mykola Melnyk, “My Maidan. War. Love. Struggle.”
Mykola is a veteran and a representative of the Brave Children of Ukraine foundation.

Also joining the event will be veterans Denys Haida and Oleh Bonchynskyy. Denys fought at Donetsk Airport as part of the Right Sector and, in 2022, as part of the Special Operations Forces, was among the first to enter Bucha and is a witness to Russian war crimes.
After the screening, guests will have an opportunity to speak with them.

In addition to the film, the event will feature music, food, drinks, and merchandise.

Language: The film will be in Ukrainian with English subtitles.

Event organizers: House of Ukraine, Shield of Freedom, Brave Children of Ukraine, Brighter Ukraine Foundation.

All proceeds will go toward supporting children whose parents were killed in the war.