SALT OF WAR
The documentary project «VARTA» presents the seventh short film novella «SALT OF WAR».
Duration: 20 min
Theme: Assault troops / Scouts / Infantry
Premiere: October 2025
Purpose: Film festivals, curated screenings
Synopsis
Assault troops, scouts, infantry. These are the Titans who reclaim their homeland step by step. The harsh conditions and constant shelling leave a lasting impact on their hearts. This film is an opportunity to thank each of these Warriors for their sacrifice, which comes at the cost of their lives. The war is won by the infantry.
Hero stories
Assault trooper — frontline operations
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Scout — reconnaissance & direction
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Infantry — holding and reclaiming land
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Behind the scenes
SALT OF WAR is a film about those who move forward step by step — in the hardest conditions, under constant fire.
The novella focuses on the infantry as the foundation of resistance: endurance, brotherhood, fear, and quiet courage. The camera stays close to the human dimension of war — where victory is measured in meters.
SALT OF WAR is not a reconstruction.
It is a portrait of the Titans on the ground.
