Amid violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee. From cats and dogs in abandoned buildings to lions and tigers in the nation’s zoos, extraordinary rescue efforts are underway to bring them to safety. The film is a tribute to the very best of the human spirit despite the horrors of war.

Anton Ptushkin’s travel film to the Ukrainian Antarctic station “Akademik Vernadsky.” It’s a story about people who study the planet’s future while living in conditions without shops, trees, or personal space. The film explores the challenges of the icy continent and everyday life at the station, the importance of climate observations, and why Ukraine is among the few countries with a full-fledged presence in Antarctica. It’s a story about science, melting glaciers, and, of course, penguins.