Nature

Filming in a War Zone

Like never before, the Ukraine war has magnified the complexities of our obligations to animals in times of crisis. From pets to wild animals, these stories illuminate the effects of war on animals. Go behind the scenes with Director Anton Ptushkin, as he navigates filming in a war zone and shares some stories that did not make the final version of the film.

Filming in a War Zone

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