“I am very pleased to present the film Standing Free, which holds special meaning for me. The film was made by a close friend of mine, a Canadian director with Ukrainian roots. The documentary follows Max, a Ukrainian-Canadian teenager who travels through the war-torn country after his family home was destroyed by Russian forces. It shows how Ukrainians—from civilians to soldiers—have been shaped by the war but are united by their strength. I helped the director find people in Ukraine to interview, and I’m proud to have contributed in a small way to the film. What touches me most is that my younger sister appears in the film, with scenes shot at my former school in Kyiv.”
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Hello, my name is Anastasia Naboka, I am 22 years old and have been living in Germany for about one and a half years. I have a great passion for creative expressions, especially through film and design, and that’s why I’m excited to be part of the KinoAsyl festival. For me, this festival is not just about celebrating creativity, but also about supporting and promoting Ukrainian culture internationally.
Kurator:in
Hello, my name is Anastasia Naboka, I am 22 years old and have been living in Germany for about one and a half years. I have a great passion for creative expressions, especially through film and design, and that’s why I’m excited to be part of the KinoAsyl festival. For me, this festival is not just about celebrating creativity, but also about supporting and promoting Ukrainian culture internationally.