The depiction of the Russo-Ukrainian War in cinema has become an important phenomenon of modern Ukrainian cinema. It has been described by film journalists and Ukrainians as not only a form of artistic expression, but also a means of understanding events, maintaining public spirit and morale, coping with trauma, and a tool for informing the world about the tragedies, heroism, and struggle of the Ukrainian people as a result of the Russian invasion of the territory of Ukraine since the Spring of 2014.
Film festivals.
According to the State Film Agency of Ukraine, the first Ukrainian national documentary film festival "Cinema for Victory" was held in Kyiv from February 23–25, 2024, where films shot during the Russian-Ukrainian war were presented.