Artists for Ukraine | Screening of Boney Piles (Terykony)

2300 East Baristo Road,Palm Springs CA 92262

30 April, 2022

Description

Eastern Ukraine, where war has left bombed-out houses and desolation – here live Nastya and Yarik. The house’s facade displays a map of the former USSR, while right next door a second-hand clothing store advertises “European quality”. Eastern Ukraine, where war has left bombed-out houses and desolation – here live Nastya and Yarik. Together with the other children they own the ruins and junkyards with playful resilience. A strip mine sprawls in the background, the grown-ups are forced to “freelance” as gravediggers. The conflict and traumatic experiences it brought with it have left deep marks in the children’s psyches. Nastya’s repeatedly overwhelmed by an oppressive heaviness for which scars on her arms bear witness, though she tries her best to sing the blues away. Always present, but undemonstrative, the documental camera opens an intimate space for the unbroken. This feature film, directed by Taras Tomenko, had its world premiere at Berlinale where it was nominated for both Documentary Award and Crystal Bear. Artists for Ukraine is a unified front of individuals from across the world devoted to providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine's children displaced by war while preserving the culture and sovereignty of Ukrainian. Join us on April 29th, 30th, & May 1 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center – Formerly known as the Camelot theaters. We will host a showcase of Ukrainian films - Meet and greets + Q&As with Producers, Directors, and Actors following screenings. Paired with this event, exhibitions of Ukrainian photo art, paintings, and NFTs will also take place. All proceeds from our partnerships and auctions will provide aid to Ukrainian children displaced by war. 10% of all proceeds will be allocated to Ukrainian animals and animal shelters in dire need of aid. Your contribution is tax deductible. We are a nonprofit - 501c (3) – www.shgintl.org – EIN# 87-3611528 To buy tickets, donate or for more info – please go to www.a4ua.art or email us at [email protected]