Alisa Kovalenko
Alisa Kovalenko is a Ukrainian filmmaker and documentary director known for her poignant storytelling that often explores themes of resilience and the human condition in the face of adversity. Her work frequently highlights the experiences of individuals affected by war and conflict. In her latest documentary, 'We Will Not Fade Away,' she captures the lives of five Ukrainian teenagers as they navigate the harsh realities of living in a war-torn region while daring to dream of a brighter future.
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Alisa Kovaļenko directed the film 'Pēdas', which addresses the sexualized violence of Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
Festivālā Artdocfest/Riga izrādīs filmas no Ukrainas un par Ukrainu / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-24
Alisa Kovalenko is a Ukrainian director who has been personally affected by sexual violence related to the conflict and is one of the first women in Ukraine to publicly speak about her experiences.
Український фільм отримав приз глядацьких симпатій на Берлінале
Ukraine· 2026-02-21
Ukrainian volunteer, director, and mother Alisa Kovalenko made a documentary film about frontline life and poetic letters to her young son Theo.
Стартует кинофестиваль «Паўночнае ззянне». В программу добавились и украинские фильмы — их можно посмотреть онлайн
Belarus· 2025-11-10
Alisa Kovalenko is a victim of sexual violence and an activist collecting testimonies for a documentary.
Svedočanstva silovanih Ukrajinki: Ruski vojnici jednu zlostavljali "kalašnjikovim"
Serbia· 2025-07-12
Alisa Kovalenko is a Ukrainian director known for her film 'My Dear Theo', which includes letters to her son from the front lines.
Septembra sākumā notiks 29. Dokumentālo filmu forums Baltic Sea Docs / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-26
Alisa Kovalenko directed the essay film 'Love from the Front'.
Фільм про жінок у війську "Куба і Аляска" – рецензія УПUkraine· 2025-06-21
Alisa Kovalenko is the director of the film 'My Dear Théo', which is a video diary from the front.
Українську документалку покажуть на одному з найбільших кінофестивалів ЄвропиUkraine· 2025-05-09
Alisa Kovalenko is a filmmaker and one of the first members of SEMA, documenting the atrocities faced by survivors.
„Mașina de viol” a Rusiei. Mărturii cutremurătoare ale supraviețuitoarelor ucrainene siluite cu Kalașnikovul, electrocutate și batjocorite în piața publică
Romania· 2025-04-17
Alisa, Galina's six-year-old daughter, also succumbed to the effects of the poisoning.
“На ужин были бекон и пельмени“: дело о смертельном отравлении семьи в СКО снова прекратили: 02 апреля 2025, 19:36
Kazakhstan· 2025-04-02
Alisa Kovalenko has spoken at a series of village meetings to raise awareness about conflict-related sexual violence.
Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War
United States· 2025-03-15
Alisa Kovalenko’s moving documentary captures the restlessness and dread that hung over the small towns in then Ukrainian-controlled territory.
We Will Not Fade Away review – study of five Ukrainian teens’ brief escape from war | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
