The screening in The Hague is made possible with the help of the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands and the Special Envoy from the Municipality of The Hague, and the managing director of The Hague Humanity Hub.
The 'Most Valuable Documentary of the Year'
The Academy Award-nominated, DGA-winning and 2025 duPont–Columbia Award-winning documentary PORCELAIN WAR is being screened today in The Hague. The film, which depicts Ukrainian artists defending their country amidst war, has been recognised with multiple accolades, including a nomination for “Most Valuable Documentary of the Year” at the Cinema for Peace Dove Awards in Berlin.
"At a time when global distractions abound, we are deeply honored to have these opportunities to remind audiences of the realities facing the people of Ukraine. The ongoing tragedy experienced by civilians, as highlighted in our film, demands continued attention as the war enters its third year."
The event aligns with the mission of the Cinema for Peace Foundation, which promotes films addressing global humanitarian issues. Founded in response to the 9/11 attacks, the foundation has previously recognised figures such as Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Nelson Mandela for their humanitarian contributions.
Directed by Brendan Bellomo and nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards, this documentary will land in the city of Peace and Justice as a last stop before the Oscars, to share the incredible story of resilience through art and marking the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
The story of Porcelain War
Amidst the chaos and destruction of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko and Andrey Stefanov choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras and, for the first time in their lives, their guns. Despite daily shelling, Anya finds resistance and purpose in her art, Andrey takes the dangerous journey to get his young family to safety abroad, and Slava becomes a weapons instructor for ordinary people who have become unlikely soldiers. As the war intensifies, Andrey picks up his camera to film their story, and on tiny porcelain figurines, Anya and Slava capture their idyllic past, uncertain present and hope for the future.
The film won the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary and has been released in over 50 North American cities since November by Picturehouse, with screenings continuing in multiple locations, including New York and Los Angeles.
The Cinema for Peace
Since September 11, 2001, the Cinema for Peace initiative has worked to influence global social, political, and humanitarian issues through the power of film. The organization collaborates with international film communities, human rights networks, and influential decision-makers to highlight cinematic works that promote freedom, democracy, and humanitarian values.
Picturehouse is a Los Angeles-based film marketing and distribution company led by CEO Bob Berney and COO Jeanne R. Berney. The company acquires, markets, and distributes global content across all platforms. Originally formed in 2005 as a joint venture between Time Warner's HBO Films and New Line Cinema, Picturehouse has a legacy of excellence in independent film distribution. For more information, visit picturehouse.com or follow Picturehouse on social media.
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