VOICES
The documentary project «VARTA» presents the sixth short film novella «VOICES».
Duration: 20 min
Theme: DSNS rescuers / Search & rescue / First aid
Premiere: July 2025
Purpose: Film festivals, curated screenings
Synopsis
The angels whose voices are the first people hear from under the rubble. The film highlights the tireless work of DSNS (State Emergency Service) soldiers who rescue people from the ruins, eliminate the consequences of shelling, and provide first aid to the victims. The unyielding spirit of the rescuers and their importance for the entire Ukrainian people. We will look into the eyes and hear the personal stories of those who save lives daily from the hands of death.
Hero stories
Rescuer — DSNS
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Paramedic — first aid & evacuation
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K9 handler — search in ruins
VARTA / VOICES
Behind the scenes
VOICES is built around sound, dust, and urgency — the moments when a single call can mean life.
The novella follows the rescuers’ work where time collapses: under rubble, in smoke, and after shelling. The camera focuses on the people who arrive first — and leave last.
VOICES is not a reconstruction.
It is a portrait of those who pull life from ruins.
