Creative Documentary | In Post-Production

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Logline

Under the Yellow Sky is a documentary about the life and survival of civilians in the frontline city of Zaporizhzhia during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine – their solidarity, resilience and the desperately fast growing up of children. This is war through the eyes of children.

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Synopsis

A thick curtain of yellow smoke hangs over Zaporizhzhia. The air is critically polluted by hazardous industrial emissions, while the front line is only 45 kilometres away.

The city is subjected to attacks by the Russian army using aerial bombs, ballistic missiles and drones, and air-raid sirens sound almost around the clock. Yet its residents continue their everyday lives, finding motivation in their children and in their continuous support for those defending the country.

When the front line is so close, almost every resident becomes a volunteer.

Director’s Vision

I want to bring the viewer into the everyday lives of people living through war without interfering in their personal space. The camera becomes an almost invisible presence, quietly observing their sorrows, joys and daily routines. Through the parallel lives of Sasha and Kira, the film explores how children adapt, grow up and find moments of ordinary life in extraordinary circumstances.

Maryna Nazarenko, Director

Maryna Nazarenko is a Ukrainian director and screenwriter based in Kyiv. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Film Directing from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts and has worked extensively as a director in Ukrainian television, commercials, music videos and documentary film. Her documentary work includes Pianist Pavlik (2013), Beauty Is a Terrible Force (2014) and Women Without Men (2023). Under the Yellow Sky is her latest creative documentary project. 

Production Status

Currently in post-production

The film is an international co-production between Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Belgium and is planned for completion in 2027.

Director & Key Creative Team

Director: Maryna Nazarenko
DOP: Serhii Taran
Editor: Oleg Alexeev
Composer: Ann Reimann

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Technical Information

Type: Creative documentary
Duration: 78 min
Image: 16:9 / 4K
Sound: 5.1
Screening format: DCP

Production & Co-production

Ukraine
Cinema Sound Production
Producer: Vladimir Tretyakoff

Estonia
Undi Teod OÜ
Producer: Edina Csüllög

Latvia
Fenixfilm
Producer: Una Celma

Belgium
Velvet Films
Producer: Sebastian Schelenz

Sales & Distribution

Under the Yellow Sky is currently looking for international sales and distribution partners for its festival and international release.

We are interested in connecting with international sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and VOD platforms interested in creative documentary, contemporary Ukraine and socially engaged cinema.

The film is planned for completion in 2027.

Pitch Deck

Further project information and materials are available upon request.

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Contact

Edina Csüllög
Producer / Undi Teod OÜ

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