Newcastle Screening of 'Ukraine Geurnica: Art not War '

 Ukraine Guernica / Art not War is about artists waging a war on war in the context of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces. It is an anti-war film in the tradition of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ and Jon and Yoko’s ‘War is Over’. The process of creation is carefully followed in the face of the destruction the artists witness. Duel projects are completed at the destroyed House of Culture in Irpin Ukraine and at the Yellow House Art School in Jalalabad.

Hellen Rose and George Gittoes have returned from Ukraine where they were working and will introduce the film and host a Q and A afterwards.

Directors Statement

"It is always important to push the boundaries of the Documentary medium - but in this film, it was more important than ever as the film starts with Picasso’s 'Guernica', I was challenged to find the means to, ‘scream out’ a new anti-war message, for a time when we all know, war should be over."

Trailer at https://vimeo.com/798638689/e3d6fcf79e