Doors of War – Film Screening
When: Saturday November 8 at 7:00pm
Where: Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior St. Chicago, IL 60612
Join the Ukrainian National Museum November 8 as we screen Doors of War – a 66 minute feature documentary about the war in Ukraine with an exclusive opening and Q&A session by directors TARAS LESIUK & ANNICK SHEEDY MCLELLAN.
Tickets: $25
Information: In an effort to illustrate the tragedies faced by the millions of Ukrainians who were forced
to cross their doorsteps to escape the Russian troops, Ruslan Kurt, an activist and
installation artist, transports doors that have been damaged and destroyed by the war to
exhibit them across his new home in Canada.
Ruslan Kurt, a Ukrainian activist and contemporary artist from Melitopol whose main
focuses are the concepts of time and connection, relocated to Canada after the full
invasion by Russia in February 2022. In an attempt to illustrate the tragedies faced by
millions of Ukrainians and wanting to affirm the catastrophe, he begins to bring evidence of
the physical destruction to North America.
focuses are the concepts of time and connection, relocated to Canada after the full
invasion by Russia in February 2022. In an attempt to illustrate the tragedies faced by
millions of Ukrainians and wanting to affirm the catastrophe, he begins to bring evidence of
the physical destruction to North America.
His ultimate goal is to bring 25 damaged and destroyed doors, symbolizing the 25
Ukrainian Oblasts (regions). As an emblem of the full reunification, the cumulative 25 doors
are more than a representation or a symbol for Ruslan – they reflect the complete version
of his installation.
Ukrainian Oblasts (regions). As an emblem of the full reunification, the cumulative 25 doors
are more than a representation or a symbol for Ruslan – they reflect the complete version
of his installation.
This film brings stark awareness to the lives of the people who lived behind these doors,
while illuminating the hardships of maintaining prolonged media attention and financial
support in this ever-in-conflict world.
while illuminating the hardships of maintaining prolonged media attention and financial
support in this ever-in-conflict world.
