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Serge Lifar: Artist’s Case (Справа артиста. Сергій Лифар)

Production Status
Work in Progress
Year of starting production
2025
Release Date
2025
Country(ies) of (co)production
Ukraine
Languages
Ukrainian
Duration
90’

Serge Lifar: Artist’s Case uncovers the truth behind the legendary ballet dancer’s legacy, exploring whether his collaboration with Nazi forces was a choice or a consequence of circumstance.

Serge Lifar's legacy is legendary, yet his life remains shrouded in mystery. Did he collaborate with Hitler during the Nazi occupation of Paris, or was he a victim of circumstance? His Ukrainian roots, revolutionary experiences, and education shaped his identity and influenced his choices. Newly discovered documents reveal the true motives behind this Kyiv-born ballet star's actions.

CREW:
Script: Nina Zakhozhenko
DOP: Vova Ivanusa, Anastasia Krysko
Music: Vlad Kurach, Anton Gridin
Production:
Co-production: Suspilne Ukraine
Funding:
Total budget: €75,000
Confirmed Financing: €75,000
Point of contact:
Iryna Pervysheva, [email protected]
Festivals
Ukrainian pitching at the European Film Market (2025), Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin (2025)

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