The Hamlet Syndrome
"To be or not to be in Ukraine"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Hamlet Syndrome is a documentary film. directed by Elwira Niewiera. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oksana Cherkashyna, Rodion Shuygin-Grekalov, and Katlia Kotliarova
Synopsis
Five young Ukrainians discuss life following the Maidan Revolution of 2014. Not all fought in the Russian-Ukrainian war, but it, regardless, shattered their life plans. Representing 'Generation Maidan', they face the question of how to cope with experiences of violence, how to go on. A local theatre director produces Hamlet, wherein they can use Shakespeare’s tragic character as a mirror and face their traumas onstage. For them, 'to be or not to be' is not simply text but an existential dilemma with no clear answer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Germany
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- Kundschafter Filmproduktion
- CANAL+ Polska
- SWR
- Balapolis
- Südwestfunk
- Chicken & Egg Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hamlet Syndrome about?
Five young Ukrainians discuss life following the Maidan Revolution of 2014. Not all fought in the Russian-Ukrainian war, but it, regardless, shattered their life plans. Representing 'Generation Mai...
Who directed The Hamlet Syndrome?
The Hamlet Syndrome was directed by Elwira Niewiera.
How long is The Hamlet Syndrome?
The Hamlet Syndrome has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Hamlet Syndrome released?
The Hamlet Syndrome was released on August 3, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hamlet Syndrome?
The main cast of The Hamlet Syndrome includes Oksana Cherkashyna, Rodion Shuygin-Grekalov, Katlia Kotliarova, Slavik Gavianets, Roman Krivdik.