In an effort to illustrate the tragedies faced by the millions of Ukrainians who were forced

to cross their doorsteps to escape the Russian troops, Ruslan Kurt, an activist and

installation artist, transports doors that have been damaged and destroyed by the war to

exhibit them across his new home in Canada.

Ruslan Kurt, a Ukrainian activist and contemporary artist from Melitopol whose main

focuses are the concepts of time and connection, relocated to Canada after the full

invasion by Russia in February 2022. In an attempt to illustrate the tragedies faced by

millions of Ukrainians and wanting to affirm the catastrophe, he begins to bring evidence of

the physical destruction to North America.

His ultimate goal is to bring 25 damaged and destroyed doors, symbolizing the 25

Ukrainian Oblasts (regions). As an emblem of the full reunification, the cumulative 25 doors

are more than a representation or a symbol for Ruslan - they reflect the complete version

of his installation.

This film brings stark awareness to the lives of the people who lived behind these doors,

while illuminating the hardships of maintaining prolonged media attention and financial

support in this ever-in-conflict world.

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