Silence of the Estuaries (Тиша лиманів)

Production Status
Сompleted
Release Date
2026
Country(ies) of (co)production
Ukraine
Languages
Ukrainian
Duration
70’

Silence of the Estuaries is a meditative documentary set in Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park in Ukraine during the full-scale war. Reflecting on life and death, it reveals the fragility of nature and the quiet strength of those who protect it.

Silence of the Estuaries is a meditative documentary set in Ukraine’s Tuzly Estuaries National Nature Park during a full-scale war. Across four seasons, scientist Ivan, park director Iryna, and their team document war crimes against nature, rescue birds, fight poaching, and restore fragile ecosystems. A reflection on life and death, the film reveals the fragility of nature and the quiet strength of those who defend it.

CREW:
Directing: Volodymyr Bakum
Script: Volodymyr Bakum
DOP: Alen Anisimov
Sound: Roman Kyievyuskyi
Music: Danylo Volokh
Production:
Funding:
Total budget: €39,000
Point of contact:
Festivals
Participant of Work in Progress (Odesa International Film Festival), Beldocs Pitching Forum (2026).

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