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Prayer of the Birds

Prayer of the Birds

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

Genres

DocumentaryWarDrama

OverView

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

Others

Budget

$250

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Ukrainian

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

23 June 2023

Country

Germany

Cast

Veronika Regent

Veronika Regent

Herself

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