Crimea. As It Was (2016)

• 72%
• 2016
• Documentary
• Kostiantyn Kliatskin

Babylon'13 - a team of documentary filmmakers presents the first Ukraine-produced full-length documentary film about the annexation of Crimea by Russia. Unique documentary footage and real-life stories of the sailors, pilots, troopers and marines who stood off the occupants is to answer the question "Why did we give up Crimea?" to one part of the audience as well as to make another part think of peninsula's future. It's for the first time since the events in Crimea took place that both Ukrainian and international audience will have a chance to look in the eyes of the people who were ready to defend territorial integrity of their fatherland under complicated circumstances till the end and keep doing it these days. The film also gives an insight into what was happening inside the surrounded military bases and at the blocked warships. The film team is looking at the historic developments in Crimea through the life stories of Ukrainian servicemen who remained loyal to their oath. "Crimea.As It Was" narrates highest human values: honor, loyalty to oath and courage.