Maria
Марія
Synopsis
Maria Shtepa, a UPA veteran from Chortkiv, began her journey as a young liaison for the UPA, carrying out missions until betrayal led to her capture by the NKVD. She endured severe torture and a 10-year prison sentence, during which she documented the stories of her comrades and fellow prisoners. After her release, she returned to her hometown and now resides in the former NKVD prison building, which is now a Caritas shelter. Despite the haunting memories, Maria’s spirit remains unbroken, and she has become a writer dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of those who sacrificed their lives for Ukraine’s freedom.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-14
Top Cast
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- Director
- Maria Yaremchuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Alla Mehel
- Original Title
- Марія
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Yaremchuk
Alla Mehel
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Yaremchuk
Director
Alla Mehel
Writer
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What is Maria about?
Maria Shtepa, a UPA veteran from Chortkiv, began her journey as a young liaison for the UPA, carrying out missions until betrayal led to her capture by the NKVD. She endured severe torture and a 10-year prison sentence, during which she documented the stories of her comrades and fellow prisoners. After her release, she returned to her hometown and now resides in the former NKVD prison building, which is now a Caritas shelter. Despite the haunting memories, Maria’s spirit remains unbroken, and she has become a writer dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of those who sacrificed their lives for Ukraine’s freedom.
Who directed Maria?
Maria was directed by Maria Yaremchuk.
Who stars in Maria?
The principal cast of Maria includes Darina Stepankova.
When was Maria released and how long is it?
Maria was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.