"It is important that program includes exactly documentary. It is one of our best responses to propaganda, including the Russian propaganda, which works on the principle of voice-over: "We explain, construct and invent everything and you just absorb it". However, in Europe people firstly appreciate the truth even if the truth is quite controversial, so it would be totally counterproductive for Ukraine to use propaganda in response to propaganda. Documentalists instead call upon people – participants of events – rather than construct a picture".

"I am happy that France will be the first country to host Docudays UA during its European tour. French media have been covering widely Ukrainian events of the last few years. Besides, contemporary Paris is hungry for documentary films more than ever. It's time to astonish Parisian audiences. Yes, to astonish, because the program contains many surprises. Remarkably, at the moment French are discovering for themselves the format of cinema concerts. Thus, it will be very interesting to present here film by Dzyga Vertov, accompanied by contemporary music. It is also important to talk about Oleg Sentsov in country, whose film professionals were among the first to express their support for him. It is also valuable to show here the most important moments of last two years captured by the lens of photo camera. So, you are cordially invited to this journey. Be surprised together with us. See Ukraine".

There is a greek saying stating that one image is worth a thousand words. In this respect the festival See Ukraine: Docudays UA on tour seems to be unique for the Greek society and its Ukrainian community. With the help of the expressive cinematic language, the project will share some perspectives on the reality of Ukraine and become a meeting place for experts from both countries, who will talk to the audience about the most uncomfortable and complex issues during topic-based discussions.

First, the surprising correspondence of main theme with the place of exhibition. There was a simple stand with photos of the fallen Italian resistance fighters glued to it like a mosaic. The exhibition about present Ukrainian struggle for freedom against aggression of the totalitarian neighbour took place in the same space at the House of Memory. It represents very directly and symbolically the continuity of history and our place in it. The second thing is partly connected to the first one. The reaction of members of the organizations located at the House of Memory - the sincerity of it was very important. On the other hand it was a revelation to them as well as to the Milanese who came to see the exhibition how hard this war that Ukraine fights is and how much effort Maidan took. Almost from everyone who shared their impressions with me I heared that the first and perhaps only thing to come in mind in comparison to this was the Second World War.