The film tells the story of Oleksandr Dovzhenko, one of the most influential figures in Ukrainian and world cinema, and explores the beginning of his artistic journey against the backdrop of the political and cultural realities of the 1920s.
Odesa, 1926. A vibrant city of jazz, cinema, artistic experimentation and ambitious dreams of creating a “Hollywood on the Black Sea.” Young Oleksandr Dovzhenko arrives at the Odesa Film Factory, determined to pursue his vision of cinema. However, his creative ambitions soon collide with the growing pressure of the Soviet totalitarian system.
Facing censorship, political surveillance and threats to his personal freedom, Dovzhenko must navigate the difficult relationship between artistic independence and state control.
