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Ivan Ostrochovský’s and Pavol Pekarčík´s documentary “Photophobia” premiered at the Venice Film Festival with the intention of giving viewers an intimate look into the lived experiences of war. Centered on 12-year-old Niki and his family, who are confined to a metro station in Kharkiv due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the film offers moments of emotional weight and provides some insight into the lives of some of the regular Ukrainian people who are affected by the war, but ultimately falls short of full realization as a result of its limiting runtime.