1A 'Porcelain War' And Fighting Aggression With Art
Dec 30, 2024
Slava Leontyev, a Ukrainian artist and former Special Forces member, joins forces with Brendan Belomo, co-director of the documentary 'Porcelain War.' Together, they discuss how art can combat the chaos of conflict. They explore their creative process amid the Russian invasion and the importance of cultural preservation. Listeners will learn about the film's emotional resonance, audience reception, and the vital role of artistic expression in conveying resilience and hope during turbulent times.
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Project Shift
- The film Porcelain War pivoted from an animation project after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Slava Leontyev revealed to co-director Brendan Belomo that he was serving in the Ukrainian Special Forces while continuing to create art.
Filming Logistics
- The filmmakers smuggled cameras into Ukraine with humanitarian aid to equip Slava, Anya, and Andrei.
- The team used Zoom to train the artists in filmmaking and received footage uploads whenever power was available.
Art as Resistance
- Slava found creating art to be a form of resistance and a way to honor fallen Ukrainian artists.
- Making art during wartime is a responsibility and a path towards building a new cultural future.