Ukrainian Film Festival: Celebrating 35 Years of Ukrainian Independence

Celebrating 35 Years of Ukrainian Independence

Inspiring Women Network is pleased to be working with Sunflowers and Choughs and Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery to bring a special Ukrainian film screening to Truro as part of an international charity film marathon celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence.

Taking place across the UK and internationally between 20 August and 30 September 2026, the film marathon uses Ukrainian cinema to bring people together and share stories of Ukrainian culture, identity and resilience.

Our Truro screening will take place at Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery on Thursday 10 September, offering an opportunity to come together, experience Ukrainian film and mark this important anniversary.

ALL WELCOME

About the film

Empowered

To be free to create.

Empowered tells the story of modern Ukraine through remarkable people who are shaping its present and future, including Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights defender Oleksandra Matviichuk, singer Jamala, violinist Bohdana Pivnenko, artist Anatolii Kryvolap and the band DakhaBrakha.

Against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war, the documentary presents a country that is not only defending its freedom, but continuing to create culture, uphold human rights, develop the arts and help shape Europe’s future.

The film will be shown with English subtitles.

Director: Kadim Tarasov

Documentary | 2026

This screening is presented by Inspiring Women’s Network and Sunflowers and Choughs, with the support of Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery.

Films for Thought is IWN's community film series exploring social issues, lived experiences and global stories through film, followed by opportunities for reflection and discussion.

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