Prayer of the Birds(2023)
A 9-year-old refugee from Ukraine rethinks the experience of her childhood, now overshadowed by war.
This film is a poetic exploration of the human spirit, resilience, and the transformative power of art in the face of unimaginable trauma.
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This film is a poetic exploration of the human spirit, resilience, and the transformative power of art in the face of unimaginable trauma.
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2023-06-23
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A 9-year-old refugee from Ukraine rethinks the experience of her childhood, now overshadowed by war.
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