Animals in War is a poignant anthology film inspired by true stories of animals affected by the war in Ukraine. A collaboration between Ukrainian and international artists — including actor and activist Sean Penn — the film serves as a haunting yet deeply moving call for global awareness and empathy.

Featuring a white rabbit, a wolf, a cow and other animals as central figures of each story, the film employs a range of artistic styles to explore the war’s often overlooked ecological impact. Through these powerful vignettes, Animals in War is a compelling work that highlights the widespread devastation wrought by the conflict and issues an urgent plea for compassion, reflection and action.—Casey Baron

Myroslav Slaboshpitskiy