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‘Bad Roads’ Review: An Omnibus Drama About Fraught Encounters in Ukraine’s Conflict Zones

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Alissa Simon Film CriticIn the bleak omnibus film “Bad Roads,” four tension-filled tales set along the dangerous byways of Ukraine’s Donbass region during wartime illustrate survival strategies practiced by civilians.

Although the various episodes don’t quite add up to a strong narrative whole, they do gain extra resonance from current events in this troubled region.

Naturalistic in visual style and performance, they also introduce a new talent to watch in debuting writer-director Natalya Vorozhbit, better known as a playwright.

The film, adapted from her earlier play, premiered in Critics’ Week of the 2020 Venice Film Festival. The Ukrainian Film Academy named the helmer “Discovery of the Year,” along with other kudos.

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