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Porcelain War: Kharkiv Artists Shine Amidst Invasion

1/24/2025

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"The Porcelain War," a poignant documentary by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontiev, has captured the spotlight with its nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. This powerful film chronicles the resilience of three Kharkiv artists who craft porcelain masterpieces amidst the turmoil of the Russian invasion, earning the Grand Prix at its premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

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"The Porcelain War," a poignant documentary by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontiev, has captured the spotlight with its nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. This powerful film chronicles the resilience of three Kharkiv artists who craft porcelain masterpieces amidst the turmoil of the Russian invasion, earning the Grand Prix at its premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.