Panorama
Israel, Germany, 2024, 92 min
Director:
Lika Avruzki
Language and Subtitles:
Russian, English, Ukrainian. Hebrew and English subtitles
Participants
Margo Ovcharenko, Evgeniya Berkovich, Liza Fetissova
Festivals & Prizes:
The Art and Life of Margo Ovcharenko
Margo Ovcharenko became a rock star of portrait photography at the age of 20. A Ukrainian by birth and ethnicity, she has spent much her life in Russia. The documentary begins at the peak of her career in 2012, having already being featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide with works celebrating feminine sexuality and empowerment. Over the span of 12 years since, the film chronicles the evolving relationship between Ukraine and Russia and its impact on the art world and Margo’s personal journey. The narrative takes a dramatic turn in 2021 when Margo relocates permanently to Kyiv, seeking to reconnect with her Ukrainian roots. Her plans are upended by the Russian invasion in February 2022, turning her into a refugee.