Inside the Arthouse: Porcelain War

Porcelain War

Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country.

Winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, PORCELAIN WAR is the most decorated documentary feature of the year.

In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, as devastation ravages their homeland, three artists choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras, and, for the first time in their lives, their guns.

A stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the enduring hope and passion of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances.

Join us, and the film’s Co-director Brendon Ballomo as we hear the extraordinary story behind the film, how he smuggled in cameras and worked remotely to get this film made.

You won’t want to miss it—right now, on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE.

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