By Stanislav Kapralov
Searching for Nika
Searching for Nika![](https://fifdh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1464127.png)
When Russian forces invade Ukraine, director Stas Kapralov’s family dog, Nika, goes missing. Determined to find her, Stas travels through a country ravaged by war and discovers the reality of volunteers who risk everything to save abandoned animals. His personal quest turns into a humanitarian mission, and he takes part in the rescue of a blind lion and the evacuation of animals in the midst of bombardments. Throughout his journey, he gathers testimonies of bravery and solidarity. A film that reminds us of the collateral damage to other living species caused by conflicts, never taken into account or recorded in official accounts.
Section : Competition - Focus
Country : Spain, Ukraine, United States
Original languages : Ukrainian, Russian, English
Subtitles : English, French
Director
Stanislav KapralovProducers
Yan FisherTaras Stadnikov
Roger Corbi
FISHCORB Films
Inner Gravity Pictures
Photographie
Danyl DedkovLev Kostenko
Oleg Hiienko
Editing
Jordi Muñoz SallóDanyl Dedkov
Music
Ricardo CurtoDuration
76’Completion
2023