Soldiers of Song
July 25, 2025
Presented by Ukraine Defense Support
July 25 | 7:00pm | SIFF Film Center
Beginning on the very first day of the Russian invasion, Soldiers of Song documents how the lives of its cast of Ukrainian musicians have irrevocably changed and how they use their musical talents to support themselves and their communities.
- Learn behind the scenes during Q&A with Ryan Smith
- Proceeds from the event will be used to provide critical aid to Ukraine
- Delicious Ukrainian desserts will be available at the screening
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
Using shocking footage from the frontlines, this film reminds us not only of the ongoing tragedies that continue to happen during this war, but also of the resilience of Ukraine and its cultural forces. Here music functions not only to lift the spirits of the soldiers, but also as a cultural export to raise awareness of the war, a tool for raising humanitarian and military funds, and a valuable cultural artifact for everyday Ukrainians to rally around and protect. The musician’s commitment to their craft reminds us of the real power art has and the impact of beauty under catastrophic circumstances.
—Camille Ramos
- Director: Ryan Smith
- Principal Cast: Slava Vakarchuk, Svitlana Tarabarova, Andriy Khlyvnyuk, Kolya Serga, Sergiy Ivanchuk, Marko Halanevych, Vasyl Kryachok, Sasha Chemerov, Kateryna (Ptashka) Polishchuk, Moisei Bondarenko
- Country: Ukraine
- Year: 2024
- Running Time: 90 min.
- Website: Official Film Website
- Language: English, Ukrainian
- Has Subtitles: Yes