Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (CEES), Munk School
Mama’s Voice : A documentary produced by CEES alumna Larysa Iarovenko
Mama’s Voice receives the Honourable Mention Award for its powerful coverage of the impact of the war on the people of Ukraine.
October 19, 2025
On October 19, 2025, Mama’s Voice, a documentary produced by CEES alumna Larysa Iarovenko, received the Honourable Mention Award for its powerful coverage of the impact of the war on the people of Ukraine at LA Femme International Film Festival in Los Angeles, USA.
Filmed in Mława, Poland, and Zabuchchia, Ukraine, Mama’s Voice is an intimate portrait of a Ukrainian family torn apart during the early months of the invasion. Told through the lens of a refugee, the film captures the daily realities faced by Ukrainian women and children seeking safety in Poland. It is a heartfelt story of women’s friendship forged in the backdrop of war — a powerful narrative of resilience, displacement, and the transformative power of art in times of crisis.
