The Basement
Enfermés par les Russes, Yahidne 2022
Synopsis
The village of Yahidne in northern Ukraine is coming back to life. Dogs are running around. Gardens and crops are green again. People support one another and families have reunited. In a movement of solidarity, local youth help rebuild what was devastated a year ago when Russian troops occupied the village imprisoning the villagers in the school's basement for a month. The villagers' attitudes alternate between their desire to move forward an remembering the horrors of the past. A heartwarming tribute to resilience and unity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Piwnica (The Basement) - trailer | 21. Millennium Docs Against Gravity
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-18
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Blazhan
- Screenplay & Story
- Roman Blazhan
- Original Score
- Jérôme Rebotier, Geoffroy Berlioz
- Original Title
- Enfermés par les Russes, Yahidne 2022
- Country of Origin
- France, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- French, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Elda Productions, Minimal Movie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Blazhan
Roman Blazhan
Jérôme Rebotier, Geoffroy Berlioz
Mykhailo Volkov, Andriy Noha
Matthieu Augustin
Christilla Huillard-Kann, Roman Blazhan
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Blazhan
Director
Matthieu Augustin
Editor
Christilla Huillard-Kann
Producer
Roman Blazhan
Producer
Jérôme Rebotier
Original Music Composer
Geoffroy Berlioz
Original Music Composer
Mykhailo Volkov
Director of Photography
Andriy Noha
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Basement.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Basement
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Basement about?
The village of Yahidne in northern Ukraine is coming back to life. Dogs are running around. Gardens and crops are green again. People support one another and families have reunited. In a movement of solidarity, local youth help rebuild what was devastated a year ago when Russian troops occupied the village imprisoning the villagers in the school's basement for a month. The villagers' attitudes alternate between their desire to move forward an remembering the horrors of the past. A heartwarming tribute to resilience and unity.
Who directed The Basement?
The Basement was directed by Roman Blazhan.
Who stars in The Basement?
The principal cast of The Basement includes Not specified.
When was The Basement released and how long is it?
The Basement was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Basement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Basement was composed by Jérôme Rebotier, Geoffroy Berlioz.