Atlantis (2019)
Año de lanzamiento: 2019
Alternative Title: Атлантида, 荒蕪世紀詩篇, アトランティス, Atlantida, Atlantyda, Атлантида
Director: Valentyn Vasyanovych
Writer: Valentyn Vasyanovych
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: soldier, desert, donbass war, russian invasion of ukraine (2022)
Historia
Atlantis follows a soldier, named Seryi, who suffers from PTSD after fighting in a war that has devastated Ukraine's Donbas region. He finds himself living in an abandoned village, scraping by as a scrap metal collector. One day, he meets Natali, a young volunteer engineer who arrives to help restore electricity to the ravaged area. Despite his initial reluctance due to his traumatic experiences, Seryi begins to form a bond with Natali. Together, they face the harsh realities of their post-apocalyptic surroundings and the remnants of war while trying to find hope for a better future.
Resumen
Atlantis is a Ukrainian film directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych that won Best Film in Venice's Horizon section. It serves as an urgent parable about life after war, set against the backdrop of Ukraine's real-life conflict in Donbas. The movie explores themes of destruction, both ecological and economic, and offers cautious hope for recovery. It paints horrifyingly beautiful landscapes, immersing viewers in a post-apocalyptic world where people struggle to rebuild their lives amidst the devastation left behind by war.
