Elegy of Living Voices

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The Polygon Art Gallery presents a special one-day presentation of the work of Ukrainian documentary filmmaker and photographer Liliya Syvytska together with the screening of her documentary Elegy of Living Voices. The footage captures the life of the cities in the Chernihiv Region after surviving the Russian occupation. Syvytska shows hope and light, brought by local community and volunteers, despite the horrific tragedies and darkness that comes with war.

The film will be playing on a continuous loop throughout the day.
Event starts at 7pm
Q&A with Liliya at 7:30pm

Liliya Syvytska is a 23-year-old Ukrainian Film Director, who found her deep connection to filmmaking in early childhood. She is known for her highly poetic and raw style of directing, which is seen throughout her documentary and experimental works. She explores how humanity adapts to different cultural and political changes. Since her arrival in Vancouver for the UBC Film Production Program, Liliya finished VIFF catalyst mentorship program. Currently, she works as co-director for the Art Shield foundation, and is in the post-production for her film Roots (Korinnya), exploring the painful challenges of temporarily displaced Ukrainians in foreign lands.
www.liliyasyvytskafilm.com