Tree Of Violence

UK Digital Premiere

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This film is fully subtitled in English

Russian artist Victoria (Vika) Lomasko’s work has always been political. However, as tensions in Russia rise and her new project on patriarchal violence evolves, Vika’s art has become even more essential… and dangerous.

For over a decade, internationally recognized graphic journalist Victoria (Vika) Lomasko has exposed truths about Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Her ambitious new work on the long reach of state-sponsored violence—from domestic violence to the crackdown on free speech—is particularly timely. As Putin launches a war against Ukraine and brands dissidents as “traitors, to spit out like flies,” Vika faces increasing safety threats and must decide if a future in Russia is possible.

Tree of Violence is part of the series Draw for Change created by Vincent Coen & Guillaume Vandenberghe.

“This stellar combination of motion picture and animation tells the story of contemporary Russia—entrenched rights abuses and violence, lawlessness and impunity, and evisceration of civil society by a ruthless government—through the eyes of brilliant graphic reporter. Tree of Violence is a work of art and a harrowing portrait of tyranny.” - Tanya Lokshina, associate director, Europe and Central Asia Division, Human Rights Watch

Content Advisory: This film contains mild swearing, images of police violence, and conversations about domestic abuse.

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