Director's Statement:

* « ''The Community'' is a deeply personal exploration of resilience and identity within Ukraine’s Jewish community, framed through my own experiences. Before the war, I lived in Ukraine as part of this community, working as a director and producer. When the conflict forced me to leave, I watched from afar as accusations of Nazism against Ukraine began to echo worldwide. Unable to ignore these claims, I felt compelled to return and see the truth for myself.

I chose to return on Purim, a holiday meant to be one of the happiest in Jewish tradition, marking a powerful beginning to this journey. From that point, I have spent the last two years making this film, capturing the rich history of Jewish life in Ukraine and its enduring influence on the modern Jewish world. Through the personal stories of remarkable individuals, this film reveals the strength of a community that, today, stands firmly as part of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion.

''The Community'' questions the reality behind the accusations and shows why, for most Ukrainian Jews, Ukraine remains an irreplaceable home, even in these darkest times.

Alex Osmolovsky