'La Palisiada' Review: Ukraine's Enigmatic Oscar Submission

Story by Manuel Betancourt

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A gritty Ukrainian noir tackles a pivotal historical moment through the lens of a murder investigation that refuses to offer easy answers.

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Director Philip Sotnychenko's film 'La Palisiada' is Ukraine's enigmatic Oscar submission, diving into the country's complex past in a bold, unconventional way.
The film's two leads, played by Yuri Zhuravel and Oleksandra Zavalska, navigate a murky, morally ambiguous landscape as they uncover the truth behind a suspicious death.

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Philip Sotnychenko, Yuri Zhuravel, Oleksandra Zavalska, 'La Palisiada'