Traces

Alisa Kovalenko is a filmmaker who fought on the Ukrainian front. "Traces" is her new documentary film about a brutal weapon used by Russian war criminals: sexual violence. In the documentary, the director follows Iryna Dovhan, a former prisoner of war and activist who collects testimonies from women in liberated Ukrainian cities. Women who experienced violence during the invasion are now gathering together, supporting one another and sharing their stories, no matter how painful they may be. "Traces" is a psychological and sensitive portrait of the courage and solidarity of six women during the war.

Alisa Kovalenko The films "Alisa in Warland" and "Home Games" by the Ukrainian documentary filmmaker and activist have won numerous awards. Her coming-of-age documentary "We Will Not Fade Away," set in the war-torn Donbas region, was presented at the 2023 Berlinale in the "Generation" program. After the Russian invasion, she fought on the front lines, and in 2025, she continues to create documentary cinema. Her film "My Dear Theo" received critical acclaim. She is a former prisoner of war who experienced sexual violence during the conflict, and as a member of the organization "SEMA Ukraine," she actively advocates for victims of sexual violence and human rights.

N-13 Documentary Language: Ukrainian Subtitles: Lithuanian, English