The World of Sasha Shumovich

1997 36min

Ukrainian cameraman Sasha Shumovich was a shining light in Ukrainian national cinema, but in 1996 he was tragically shot and killed. During his short life he worked with Roman Balayan, Yuri Illenko and, above all, with Sergii Masloboishchykov. In honour of his memory, the director made this sensitive documentary that serves both as a farewell and a declaration of love.

Storyline

Ukrainian cameraman Sasha Shumovich was a shining light in Ukrainian national cinema, but in 1996 he was tragically shot and killed. During his short life he worked with Roman Balayan, Yuri Illenko and, above all, with Sergii Masloboishchykov. In honour of his memory, the director made this sensitive documentary that serves both as a farewell and a declaration of love.

Released
June 1, 1997
Runtime
36min
Language
Ukrainian
Production
Contact Studio of the National Filmmakers' Union of Ukraine