Materials Mechanics
Nov 16, 2025 · 17m
Director
Liza ChakanavaOverview
After Yana finds out that her best friend is trapped in the war in Ukraine, she is forced to examine the moral compasses within her family. She visits her grandparents, who seem to trust Russian TV and radio more than her own account of events. This intimate drama is based on the reality of families divided by the war in Ukraine, including the author’s own. The film explores the inevitable choices between love and politics, friends and family, silence and resistance.
Cast of Materials Mechanics
Crew of Materials Mechanics
About Materials Mechanics
What is Materials Mechanics about?
After Yana finds out that her best friend is trapped in the war in Ukraine, she is forced to examine the moral compasses within her family. She visits her grandparents, who seem to trust Russian TV and radio more than her own account of events. This intimate drama is based on the reality of families divided by the war in Ukraine, including the author’s own. The film explores the inevitable…
When was Materials Mechanics released?
Materials Mechanics was released on November 16, 2025.
How long is Materials Mechanics?
Materials Mechanics runs 17 minutes.
Who directed Materials Mechanics?
Materials Mechanics was directed by Liza Chakanava.
Who is in the cast of Materials Mechanics?
The cast of Materials Mechanics includes Alisa Gertsovskaya, Stanislav Moskvin and Liliyan Malkina.