ALL CIFF SCREENINGS OF VIKTOR WILL INCLUDE OPEN CAPTIONS

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Viktor Korotovskyi rallied to join the military but was rejected due to his deafness. Instead, he became a war photographer. Join Viktor on the frontlines in this wholly immersive and terrifying documentary from producer Darren Aronofsky.

Viktor, a young Deaf man in Kharkiv, watches warily during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A fan of samurai films and raised on stories of war, he dreams of becoming a warrior but is repeatedly denied when he tries to enlist. Eager to find purpose, Viktor embarks on a quest to find his place in the midst of a war he cannot hear. One of the rare documentaries to premiere in the prestigious Platform program at TIFF, VIKTOR beautifully weaves black and white imagery with sound design that reflects Viktor’s own experience of the world. Acclaimed filmmaker and veteran war cinematographer Olivier Sarbil (“Mosul”, “On the President’s Orders) brought his unique experience with conflict and single-sided deafness to his relationship with Viktor, creating a close collaboration that is reflected in the personal, intimate story that unfolds on screen.

Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.