On November 6th, the official premiere of the documentary film "The Grave" took place on British channels ITV1 and ITV. This film was created by journalists from the Kharkiv regional publication "Gvara Media" in collaboration with the British Studio 9 Films. Furthermore, a presentation of the film will occur at the London Frontline Club on Friday, November 10th.
The film combines the stories of Izium residents who survived the occupation with comments from Ukrainian investigators and special service personnel who identify and determine the involvement of Russian occupiers in Russian war crimes. As one of the film's heroes stated, what the Russian military did can be considered a crime against humanity and could be called genocide.
You can watch the film's trailer here.
"Gvara Media" is an independent media platform based in Kharkiv that focuses on regional stories. With the onset of full-scale invasion, "Gvara Media" has shifted its focus to social processes in the Kharkiv region, human rights concerning information, and the restoration of justice. The platform specializes in convergent journalism and creates a wide range of digital content to engage its audience, including AR masks, short documentary films, interactive quizzes, photo and video stories. It is a member of the international fact-checking network IFCN and adheres to their standards in information verification policies.
British Studio 9 Films, founded by director Fiona Lloyd-Davies, specializes in full-length documentary films about war, conflicts, and human rights.
The Kharkiv Press Club also made a contribution to the creation of the film.