Timestamp (2025)

Director: Kateryna Gornostai Cast: Olha Bryhynets, Borys Khovriak, Mykola Kolomiiets, Valeriia Hukova, Mykola Shpak Rating: PG13 Timestamp follows young people in Ukraine whose daily lives are marked by war. Blending documentary realism with poetic reflection, the film portrays a generation navigating uncertainty, friendship, and resilience while searching for their own path. Known for her intimate, finely tuned portraits of young people (Stop-Zemlia), Gornostai turns her gaze to a new generation navigating life under the shadow of war. Blending observational realism with moments of lyrical reflection, Timestamp captures fleeting fragments of daily existence—friendship, uncertainty, resilience—at a time when nothing feels permanent. Timestamp offers a powerful glimpse into school life across all age groups, capturing the everyday resilience of students who continue learning as their country faces war, and the unwavering commitment of teachers striving to create stability amidst chaos. The film was awarded the Antavania Jury Prize at DocsBarcelona, and its international recognition continues to grow. Timestamp has been officially selected for competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, and is also nominated for the 2025 Osnabrück Peace Film Prize. Tetiana Slabko, a tech lawyer specializing in digital law and children's online safety. She has been living in Singapore for the past 3 years. Growing up in Sumy, a Ukrainian city near the border, she participated in school competitions on Ukrainian and world history. Her school years gave Tetiana a strong sense of confidence and ambition, laying the foundation for a top-ranked education and an international legal career. As a way of giving back, Tetiana now supports talented children in the small town of Sad, near her hometown of Sumy, encouraging them to stay curious and strive for a better future. She will share her current outreach work with schools in Ukraine, followed by a Q&A session. 121mins In Ukrainian with English subtitles Ukraine, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands Documentary