Synopsis

Intercepted is harrowing portrait of war through intercepted phone calls made by Russian soldiers from the battlefield in Ukraine to their families and friends in Russia. These conversations reveal a wide range of emotions and behaviors, from propaganda-fueled illusions to disillusionment, from looting to admissions of war crimes. Juxtaposed with footage of the devastation caused by the invasion and the resilience of Ukrainian civilians who resist and rebuild, the film captures the dehumanizing effects of war, offering a sobering glimpse into the human toll of the conflict.

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Film Details

Director: Oksana Karpovych
Studio: Grasshopper
Running Time: 94 minutes
Country: Canada, France, Ukraine
Release Year: 2024
Rated: Unrated

Reviews

“A damning piece of documentary filmmaking… INTERCEPTED is an honest depiction of how empathy disappears and malice takes over.” – Murtada Elfadl, Variety

CRITIC’S PICK. “Powerful… A haunting, often jolting depiction of the profound toll that the war has exerted on soldiers and civilians alike.” –  Manohla Dargis, The New York Times