‘BurningWomen’: a documentary screening on the location of its filming!

At the invitation of the heroes of the film BurningWomen, the screening took place at the place where the film was actually filmed - the Shpaniv Volunteer Fire Brigade. This volunteer fire brigade is one of the most efficient in Ukraine and has been an example of well-coordinated work, public activivism and innovation in the field of safety for six years.

The screening brought together all those involved in the team's history: participants, organisers, partners, activists, as well as the film's protagonists, whose stories became the basis of the documentary. Their common goal is to support the voluntary firefighting movement and share their experience for its development.

According to Anna Slyusarenko, the film's screenwriter and producer, the filmmakers did not try to idealise or criticise the characters. The goal was to capture the reality and draw attention to the importance of the voluntary firefighting movement. A special emphasis is placed on the fact that not only men but also women can join the security sector, which is how the team highlights equality of opportunity.

Volunteer fire brigades are a driver of civic activism and safety. The film and the discussions around it are intended to inspire new communities to create such initiatives, because it is not only about safety, but also about a life filled with mutual assistance and development!

The BurningWomen project was created with the support of the Ukrainian Women's Fund in cooperation with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the All-Ukrainian Association of Amalgamated Territorial Communities.