Prayer of the Birds

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Prayer of the Birds

"A 9-year-old refugee from Ukraine rethinks the experience of her childhood, now overshadowed by war."

2023

0h 11m

10.0(1 votes)

Documentary

War

Drama

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This film is a poetic exploration of the human spirit, resilience, and the transformative power of art in the face of unimaginable trauma.

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Veronika Regent

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Directed by: Yevgeniya Regent
Produced by: Yuliya Regent

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