It is a creative documentary about renowned Ukrainian-American artist Jaques Hnizdovsky, whose journey from displaced persons camps to global fame mirrors the experiences of modern Ukrainian emigrants. Told through the eyes of his beloved cat Jérôme, it explores identity, nature, and overcoming loneliness.
Jaques Hnizdovsky, a renowned 20th-century Ukrainian artist, created a unique world through woodcuts, painting, and design. His journey from displaced persons camps to poverty in America mirrors the experience of many migrants. In this film, his cat, Jérôme, recounts Hnizdovsky’s legacy, traveling from the village Pylypchye to New York. Using archival materials, interviews, animation, and reenactments, the film explores his philosophical reflections on nature, identity, and the migrant experience—still relevant for Ukrainians today.
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