The Stone, Scissors, Paper Ribbon is a short film that attracted the attention of the cinematic community and won the Best Short Film nomination at the BAFTA Award. The history, based on real events that occurred at the beginning of a full -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, struck the audience with its emotional depth and acting.
The film tells the story of 18-year-old Ivan, whose role is played by Ukrainian actor Alexander Rudinsky. The protagonist of the film falls into an extremely difficult situation where his father is a physician who secretly operates the wounded in the bunker, is jeopardized by the Russian military. Ivan takes a weapon to protect his family and wounded, which puts him in front of a difficult moral choice and incredible trials. Rudinsky's acting game was highly appreciated by critics. The review on UK Film Review states that his speech as Ivan is a real find for the audience. Panic, anxiety, heroism - all these emotions are perfectly conveyed by an actor, which adds depth and plausibility to the movie.
Ivan, as it turned out, is not a fictional character. The hero of the film became a prototype for a real Ukrainian military named Ivan, whom directed by Franz he met in the United Kingdom when he was under military training. Unfortunately, this young hero died in January 2024 during the fighting, and he was only 18 years old. This personal story adds even more emotional depth of the movie. "Stone, scissors, paper" was recognized not only in Ukraine but also at international film festivals. He got to BAFTA shortlist, which became an important achievement for Ukrainian cinema. The premiere of the film took place at the Show Me Shorts Festival in 2024, and the movie is currently available for viewing on YouTube, which allows viewers from all over the world to find out about this important story.
Victory on BAFTA has been an important step for "stone, scissors, paper" in the international arena. The film continues to draw attention to the important events that take place in Ukraine and gives a voice to those who have experienced pain and loss during the war. Now that the film has become part of the conversation on large international platforms, there is hope that stories like this will be more recognized worldwide.
