International Documentary Film Festival
March 30 - April 6, 2025
Kaptol Boutique Cinema, Zagreb

Who if Not Us

Nicole Medvecka

Who if Not Us

Who If Not Us is an intimate documentary unveiling the lives of young Ukrainians raised amidst war since the Russian occupation began in 2014. Offering a glimpse into their dreams and daily struggles, the film navigates their journey before and during the full-scale invasion in 2022. Despite displacement and living under occupation, they cling to hope for a brighter future, embodying the resilience of their generation. Some are DJs of the famous Shum Rave, while others are artists fostering unity amidst chaos. Their stories echo the unwavering spirit of Ukrainian youth, showcasing the enduring power of hope in adversity.

Germany, Ukraine 2023, '66

DIRECTOR: Nicole Medvecka

CAMERA: Nicole Medvecka

MONTAGE: Dmytro Kochnev

MUSIC: Nastya Vogan, JmDasha, Vitaliy Matukhno

PRODUCERS: Nicole Medvecka

PRODUCTION: German Film, Television Academy Berlin (DFFB)

Nicole Medvecka

Nicole Medvecka

Nicole Medvecka was born and raised in Ukraine. Since the age of five, she hasn't let go of her paintbrush and then started studying at the Transcarpathian Art Institute. There she dived deeper into the compositional scheme, proportions, and colors. Then she began to study cinematography at the Kyiv University of Theater, Film and Television. Since 2015 Nicole lives and works in Berlin. She studies at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB) in the field of cinematography. Nicole is working on commercials, music videos, art projects, and films. She had workshops in "CRLS Light system" with Jakob Ballinger; colorist Dirk Meier and in "Lightning with ARRI". Nicole has extensive experience working with film: 16mm, super 16mm, 35mm. One of her projects, 4 channels film installation Memoria, was shot in Havana, Cuba, which had its premiere at Aksioma – Institute for Contemporary Art.

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