Viktor(EADF2025)
Viktor, a young Deaf man in Kharkiv, watches warily during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A fan of samurai films and raised on war stories, Viktor dreams of becoming a warrior but is repeatedly denied from enlisting. Seeking purpose, he sets off to find his place in a war he cannot hear. The film’s visuals and immersive sound design mirror Viktor’s unique perspective. Olivier Sarbil, acclaimed filmmaker and veteran war cinematographer living with single-sided deafness, brings authenticity and intimacy to this powerful story of identity, resilience, and silence amidst chaos.
Toronto International Film Festival
CPH:DOX
Best Documentary Feature, Hamptons International Film Festival
Director
Olivier Sarbil
Cast
Release Date
31-07-2025
Language
Ukrainian, Russian
Run Time
91 minutes