Entitled Those Who Stay, an anthology series about the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is currently in production. Deadline.
Produced by Red Arrow Studios International, to whom we owe Max Lieberman’s Notebooks, Deep State and the show Married at First Sight, and by the Ukrainian company FILM.UA, Those Who Remain is presented as a “dramedy”. Direct consequences of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces on February 24.
Each episode will feature a different group of characters who will eventually, in a wink-wink, meet the characters of the following chapters. The idea is to explore the reasons why some Kyiv residents decided to stay in the capital when the conflict broke out.
Under the written direction of Ukrainian screenwriter Anastasia Lodkina, who notably worked on Koza Nostra in 2020 and will serve as showrunner here, those who stay will see several filmmakers go behind the camera to highlight local talent. Directors and screenwriters.
“Each of us has a unique story to tell and each of us has discovered something new about ourselves and the people around us”Producers Anna Eliseeva and Katerina Vishnevska explain at Deadline’s microphone.
“This war affects everyone. We believe that each writer’s deep connection to their story will result in a remarkable creative energy and a series that will be honest, authentic and accessible to audiences around the world.”.
Those who remain are part of the development process of the Ukrainian Content Club, a multimillion-dollar fund set up by Ukraine in April to help films, series and documentaries partner with international productions to gain exposure during this period of deep upheaval. The country and its population.
Source: allocine
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