Dovzhenko. First Sight

Set in Odesa, Ukraine, in 1926, this upcoming historical thriller follows Sashko Dovzhenko, a young artist discovering the world of early cinema and jazz in a city recovering from war. As he pursues creative freedom through his first film, he clashes with a rigid system that suppresses individual dreams, placing his future in jeopardy.

The film is directed by Kostiantyn Konovalov, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Serhiy Trymbach. It is a multi-national production involving companies from Ukraine, Germany, Canada, Lithuania, and Romania, including Artbox and Odesa Film Studio. The project was produced by Andrii Nohin, Ganna Docheva, and Vadym Makhomed with a budget of 1 million USD.