Screening of the documentary "Mama’s Voice" followed by a Q&A


Mar 12, 2026 — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in collaboration with the Chair in Slovak and Central European Studies of the University of Ottawa are pleased to invite you to the screening of this documentary.

Two women sitting on grass by a river with the flags of Ukraine and Poland in the background
Documentary poster with the flags of Ukraine and Poland in the background

Mama's Voice

Filmed in Mława, Poland, and Zabuchchia, Ukraine, Mama’s Voice offers an intimate portrait of a Ukrainian family torn apart by the 2022 invasion. Directed by Ganna Yarovenko, a refugee herself, the documentary explores the resilience, loss, and transformative power of women’s friendship forged during the first months of displacement. Awarded an Honourable Mention at the LA Femme International Film Festival (2025), the film provides a deeply human testimony on the ties that bind those who fled and those who stayed.

Date and time
Mar 12, 2026
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Fauteux Hall (FTX), room 147
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Language
English
Documentary in Ukrainian and Polish with English subtitles. Q & A is bilingual.
Audience
Students, Faculty and staff
Organized by
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
in collaboration with the Chair in Slovak and Central European Studies of the University of Ottawa