About the film:

“Bucha” is a dramatic film based on real events that took place in the towns of Bucha, Vorzel, and Hostomel (Kyiv region) during the Russian occupation in the early months of the war, in February and March 2022. The story follows a foreigner who decides to fight against evil in Ukraine, a country that has become his home.

The leading roles in “Bucha” are played by renowned Polish actor Cezary Lukaszewicz and Ukrainian film star Vyacheslav Dovzhenko.

The film focuses on the heroic efforts of Konstantin Gudauskas, a citizen of Kazakhstan who had sought refuge in Ukraine and was living in Bucha. With the start of the Russian invasion, his Kazakh passport allowed him to travel into the Russian-occupied territory and evacuate civilians. Konstantin not only saves lives but also witnesses the horrors of war and occupation. The film also includes a scene where the famous Ukrainian composer, Shevchenko Prize laureate Ihor Poklad, is rescued while in his home in Vorzel

In 2023, the film was presented at some of the most influential global film events, including a special event dedicated to the film at the European Film Market of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in February, as well as separate screenings in New York and Boston. In early September, working materials were showcased at the 80th Anniversary Venice International Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia) and the Toronto International Film Festival.

In 2024, the film’s materials were presented at the Cannes Film Festival’s Film Market in May and at the Tribeca Film Festival’s Film Market in New York in June.