Feature Films
Sniper: The White Raven
- Year
- 2022
- Genre
- War Drama / Action
- Country
- Ukraine
- Running time
- 120 min
- Director
- Marian Bushan
- Original score
- Nadja Odesiuk & Levente Kovács
- Released
- 1 July 2022 (USA) · 24 August 2022 (Ukraine)
Sniper: The White Raven, directed by Marian Bushan, is a Ukrainian war drama inspired by a true story.
Set against the war in Donbas beginning in 2014, the film follows Mykola, a Ukrainian physics teacher and pacifist whose life is shattered by invading forces. After joining the Ukrainian military and training as a sniper, he undergoes a profound transformation driven by loss, resistance and the struggle to defend his homeland.
The film stars Pavlo Aldoshyn, Maryna Koshkina and Andriy Mostrenko and has reached international audiences through theatrical, digital and home-entertainment releases.
Music from the film
- 01
Death Scene
Critical reception of the music
“Excellent score”
Praised the contribution of music and sound to the film’s immersive atmosphere.
“High-quality, but unobtrusive”
On the restrained musical approach that supports the film’s dramatic intensity without overwhelming the story.
Awards & recognition
- 2022–2023
International recognition & award nominations
The film received international recognition and multiple award nominations, and was released theatrically and digitally across numerous international territories.
Golden Dzyga — longlist
Included in the longlist of the VII Ukrainian National Film Awards “Golden Dzyga”.
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