Christopher Vourlias Ukrainian production powerhouse Film.UA is developing a bone-chilling slate of horror films all set within the same cinematic universe, the company revealed exclusively to Variety on the eve of this year’s Cannes Marché du Film.
Steeped in local folklore and delving into the rituals, sorcery and mysticism that are woven into the fabric of Ukrainian culture and mythology, the films will transport viewers into a realm where ancient powers stir and darkness reigns, unspooling stories that are rooted in historical and cultural facts and set against the backdrop of current events. “We’re not just producing movies; we’re crafting an entire universe and forming an industry of the specific genre in Ukraine,” says Iryna Kostyuk, the producer behind two upcoming features as well as last year’s animated hit “Mavka.
The Forest Song.” “Our goal is to create a diverse and immersive storytelling experience that resonates with audiences on a global scale.” The first film in the series, “The Witch.
Revenge,” tells the story of an ancient witch from the Ukrainian town of Konotop whose dormant powers are awakened with her lover’s cruel murder at the hands of Russian soldiers.
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