On our most recent episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, Greg Laemmle and I welcome Brendon Ballomo, director of PORCELAIN WAR.
Winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, PORCELAIN WAR is the most decorated documentary feature of the year.
In PORCELAIN WAR, amidst the chaos and destruction of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, three artists defy the devastation, finding inspiration and beauty as they fight to defend their culture and homeland.
In a war where professional soldiers target ordinary civilians, these artists choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras, and, for the first time, their guns. Their journey is a stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the enduring hope and passion of ordinary people navigating extraordinary circumstances.
Hear the extraordinary story behind the film, how Brendon Ballomo smuggled in cameras and worked remotely to get this film made, on INISDE THE ARTHOUSE.
Watch the episode on Inside the Arthouse’s Youtube channel: