Within the framework of ‘GogolFest festival’ of contemporary art, Mariupol hosts events from the Danish program ‘From Sea to Sea’. The organizers first brought Danish culture to the Sea of Azov. They have already introduced the cycling culture of their country. Today, Mariupol residents and guests of the city together with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to Ukraine, Ruben Madsen, watched the film ‘Distant Dog Barking’.
This is a documentary film by Danish director Simon Lehrang Vilmont. The show was visited by the main characters and heroines of the tape - Oleg, Kostya and Alexandra.
The film ‘Distant Dog Barking’ is an observation of the life of 10-year-old Oleg. His life turned upside down through the fighting in the east of Ukraine. Oleg lives with his grandmother Alexandra in a small house in Gnutovo on the line of demarcation. They stay in the village and watch how others leave.
‘Distant Dog Barking’ has got to the short list of nominees for the Oscar 2019 in the category ‘Best Documentary Feature Film’.
According to grandmother Alexandra, the presence of the film crew emotionally supported them: ‘We were distracted from the ordinary and terrible everyday life. It became easier. They pulled out of depression and helped to survive’.
It should be noted that Denmark remains a loyal partner of Ukraine and seeks to expand relations with all social groups in different regions of the country. At one time, Denmark began the so-called “smart solutions” for living in modern cities. Danish municipalities and citizens pride themselves on a culture of trust and concern for each other and the environment. This is one of the reasons why Danes are repeatedly recognized as the happiest in the world. They are happy to share their experiences, values and culture.
The Danish program ‘From Sea to Sea’ in Mariupol provides an opportunity to form a better understanding of the Danish way of life and deepen the dialogue between countries.
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