Docuseek | Signs of War

After years of working in the Dutch parliament, photographer Pierre Crom decides that "it might be more interesting to follow the results of their political decisions instead of making propaganda for politicians". In February 2014, he travelled to Crimea in Ukraine on a one-way plane ticket, one day before its annexation by Russia. From then on, he found himself in the middle of a rapidly escalating conflict and decided to stay. The start of the war in Sloviansk, the crash of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the tank battle in Debaltseve - he manages to gain access to the most important historical stages of this war. Although “lucky" as a photographer. Pierre had to confront violent events on a scale that he could never have imagined before.

"Signs of War offers a timely and insightful examination of the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, delving into the historical context that has shaped the war...A well-produced documentary that provides a comprehensive overview of the Ukrainian conflict, making it a valuable resource for academic libraries. Its detailed analysis and historical context support studies in international relations, political science, and contemporary history. Despite its challenging subject matter, the film's educational value is significant, offering viewers a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding the war in Ukraine." —Educational Media Reviews Online

"This film fits on the shelves of both public and academic libraries in several prominent areas: Documentary and Non-fiction, Political Science, Public Policy and Government, Sociology and Human Rights, International Relations, [and] Global Studies and Humanitarian Affairs." —Video Librarian

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Rechinsky, Juri (film director)
Rechinsky, Juri (screenwriter)
Rechinsky, Juri (interviewer)
Crom, Pierre (interviewee)
Crom, Pierre (film director)
Caspar, Barbara (film producer)

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Cinematography, Serhiy Stefan Stetsenko; music, Anton Baibakov.

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War,Ukraine,Russia,Human Rights,International Relations,War and Conflict,Photography,Crimea,Donetsk,Journalism; "Signs of War"; EPF Media

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