Wide release

Ash and Crayons

A story of innocence and resilience in the shadow of war.

1h 38m / Documentary · Animation

In theaters Fri, Nov 20, 2026

About the film

Seven Ukrainian children demonstrate resilience while facing catastrophic injuries and forcible deportations during the ongoing war, their stories told through verité footage and animation by Ukrainian artists.

Evgeny Afineevsky (Winter on Fire, Cries from Syria) follows seven Ukrainian children with verité footage and animation, chronicling catastrophic injuries and forcible deportations in a story of innocence and resilience.

Directed by: Evgeny Afineevsky

US release dates

Fri, Nov 20
Wide release

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