‘Rule of Two Walls’ Review: Ukrainian Artists Find Refuge Amid War in This First-Hand, Hauntingly Meta Documentary
variety.comCarlos Aguilar Incessant and nerve-shattering, the cacophony of the sounds of war — shelling, air-raid alarms, explosions — has seemingly muffled the voices of those under Russian attack in Ukraine.
Yet, as Ukrainian citizens learn to coexist with the destruction that plagues their quotidian comings and goings, the resilience of the country’s artists couldn’t be more thunderous.
With the concise, but still singularly haunting “Rule of Two Walls,” Ukrainian American director David Gutnik has assembled a collection of portraits highlighting the experiences of artists from across the country who’ve found shelter in the city of Lviv, including some of the people behind the making of this very documentary.
Shot in early 2022, just months into the invasion, “Rule of Two Walls” features casual ruminations on how the ongoing occupation has upended the personal and professional facets of some of Ukraine’s most creative minds.
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