“A document of fear in today's Ukraine and as a kind of ghost story about the Soviet Union.” — The New York Times
In solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, Artistic Director David Nugent reflects on Chad Gracia's haunting and prescient documentary THE RUSSIAN WOODPECKER.
Throughout HIFF’s 30-year history, in films like this and those in our Films of Conflict & Resolution section, we have looked to artists to help us shine a light on areas of conflict around the world, highlighting injustices and atrocities like those being perpetrated on the people of Ukraine.
