Ukrainian documentary Divia screened at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

On October 9, the official South American premiere of Divia, directed by Dmytro Hreshko, took place as part of the festival program.

Glіb Lukyanets, producer of Divia

Before the screening, Glіb Lukyanets, producer of the film, presented it, outlining the context of the full-scale war against Ukraine and the environmental consequences explored in the film. After the screening, there was a Q&A session with the audience, moderated by film critic and festival representative Pedro Carneiro. As part of the promotional program, interviews were also given to local media and influencers.

On the same day, Glіb Lukyanets took part in an official reception for producers organized by the festival management. Professional meetings were held with South American producers, as well as a conversation with Bill Kramer, director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  

On October 10, the Ukrainian representative continued to participate in an international networking event organized by the Italian delegation. During meetings with producers from the US, Italy, and other European countries, opportunities for co-production and distribution of documentary films were discussed.  

On October 11, the festival organized a cultural program for producers and directors of competition films, which became a space for further informal exchange of contacts and ideas with representatives of the film communities of Germany, France, and Italy.  

The results of participation included Ukraine’s representation at one of South America’s key film platforms, the promotion of the film Divia in the form of a premiere, Q&A, and interviews, the expansion of professional networks in the US, EU, and Latin America, and the start of negotiations on potential co-production and festival partnerships.