Splitter aus Licht
After surviving the horrors of Russian occupation, the residents of Bucha, Ukraine, are rebuilding their city from the rubble. A newly married couple, a schoolgirl, a city official, and a housewife have all endured the painful experiences of war, yet they manage to hold onto hope and solidarity. But how do you rebuild in the wake of growing trauma, especially with war still raging in your country? As hopes for a peaceful life fade, they must grapple with mounting tensions within their communities. Shot over a three-year period, the film follows five protagonists navigating the complex terrain of inner conflicts, trauma, and a longing for justice, posing questions about the future of a society at war.
Source: German Films Service & Marketing GmbH
Credits
Director
Screenplay
Director of photography
Music
Production company
Alle Credits
Director
Screenplay
Director of photography
Colour grading
Sound design
Music
Production company
in co-production with
Co-Producer
Producer (TV)
Executive producer
Associate producer
Original distributor
Shoot
- From März 2022
Uraufführung (GB): 18.06.2025 - 23.06.2025, Sheffield, DocFest;
Erstaufführung (DE): 17.10.2025, Nürnberg, Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival;
Kinostart (DE): 30.10.2025
Titles
- Originaltitel (DE) Splitter aus Licht
- Weiterer Titel (eng) Shards of Light
- Originaltitel (UA) Уламки Світла
- Arbeitstitel Lichter / Lights
Versions
Original
Uraufführung (GB): 18.06.2025 - 23.06.2025, Sheffield, DocFest;
Erstaufführung (DE): 17.10.2025, Nürnberg, Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival;
Kinostart (DE): 30.10.2025