wira´s war

Publication

2023

Duration

60 minutes

Languages

German English

Wira’s War follows Wira Primakova, anesthesiologist, mother of three and wife of a frontline soldier as war breaks out in Ukraine. Filmed during the first year of the Russian invasion, WIRA’S War is a tender portrait of female resilience in times of crisis. WIRA’s WAR has been screened by Arte in Germany and France.

WIRA’s WAR has been screened by Arte in Germany and France and has received the 2024 Grimme Award for best documentary.