You know it’s going to be about war

YOU KNOW IT'S GOING TO BE ABOUT WAR is an author's journey through the new reality of war. With the people closest to her, she discusses survivor's guilt, the fragile concept of safety and the future ahead.

  • Olha Tsybulska

    The director

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  • Interview with the director

    Olha was interviewed by Business Doc Europe before pitching at Sarajevo Film Festival.

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About the film

  • The film is the directors journey through the new reality of war.
    Olha collect the thoughts and experiences of her family and friends.

    Together they form a collective portrait of civilians, who live in big cities away from the frontline but with the danger of missile strikes hanging above them.

    It’s a reflection of how are we dealing with trauma, danger, and the outlook on the future ahead.

  • The film is divided into three chapters: Disapointment,fear and hope.

  • Survivors guilt

    Feeling of Anger and disappointment

    Fragile concept of safety

    The need to Live despite the war

  • We have put a lot of intentions behind the visual identity of the film.

    It is shot in 4:3.

    Some scenes are compiled of close-ups only which altogether can sometimes feel disorienting.

    We let the camera wander a lot. These are calming meditative shots in which we follow around people or objects.

    In those moments, you can have a very loose focus on the picture and just listen to the VoiceOver.

    The grading changes throughout the duration of the film elevating the mood of each scene.