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Documentaries Spotlight Struggles in Ukraine, Venezuela, and Beyond

3/22/2026

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The documentary Mariinka, directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue, follows four brothers in Ukraine and highlights their struggles amid the conflict.
The Cord, directed by Nolwenn Hervé, follows Carolina, a community health worker in Venezuela, as she navigates a broken healthcare system to help pregnant women.
Hervé's personal connection to the subject adds depth.
Something Familiar examines identity through adoption, while Christiania reflects on a self-governing commune in Denmark.

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Story summary

The documentary Mariinka, directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue, follows four brothers in Ukraine and highlights their struggles amid the conflict.
The Cord, directed by Nolwenn Hervé, follows Carolina, a community health worker in Venezuela, as she navigates a broken healthcare system to help pregnant women.
Hervé's personal connection to the subject adds depth.
Something Familiar examines identity through adoption, while Christiania reflects on a self-governing commune in Denmark.