Ukrainan puolustajat

A Finnish soldier filmed his own wound. New series shows the harsh truth of the war in Ukraine The documentary series, which was created in a surprising way, also features unprecedented footage of Finns on the front lines.

Hundreds of contacts eventually led to the five-part documentary series Defenders of Ukraine. It is based entirely on the soldiers' and civilians' own videos filmed in the context of life and war.

Instead of traditional filming equipment, the war has been documented with helmet cameras, mobile phones and drones used for reconnaissance.

Jani Wallenius, who was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year award last year, is nominated for Director of the Year in the Entertainment and Fact category.

The documentary series Defenders of Ukraine is really topical and intense in its own way, especially due to the heavier footage, yet the drama, stories and videos from the very front lines of the war, which have previously been seen on social media, bring excitement to the surface in a new way, meaning surprises are not avoided but touchingly anticipate the next step. The series does bring out feelings towards the soldiers, their service and the deliveries of aid to Ukraine. Drones create a completely new perspective for illustrating and, above all, helping in the ongoing war.