TIFF 2024: Viktor

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Hey TIFF fans, get ready for a bold and deeply personal documentary experience with Viktor, directed by veteran war photographer Olivier Sarbil at TIFF 2024. This powerful film elegantly blends rigorous reportage with a striking cinematic style, offering an intimate perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the eyes of its remarkable subject. If you’re into documentaries that deliver emotional impact with visual artistry, Viktor should be high on your TIFF 2024 watchlist.

A man grips a sword with intense determination, his eyes wide and focused, suggesting a moment of tension or preparation for an action. The black-and-white image enhances the sense of drama and raw emotion, highlighting his expression in sharp contrast to the surrounding environment.
Photo via TIFF / Viktor
  • WORLD PREMIERE
  • Director: Olivier Sarbil
  • Country: Ukraine, United States of America
  • Year: 2024
  • Duration: 89 min
  • Language: Ukraine, Russian

When & Where to Catch Viktor

  • Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 2:30 PM
    • TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • Open captions (OC)
  • Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM
    • TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • Open captions (OC)
  • Monday, September 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM
    • Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
    • Open captions (OC)
    • Press & Industry
  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:10 PM
    • Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
    • Open captions (OC)
    • Press & Industry

What Viktor Is About

Viktor is an intimate portrait of a Deaf man living in Kharkiv, Ukraine, as he navigates the chaos and violence of the Russian invasion. Having lost his hearing at age five, Viktor has dedicated his life to visual art, capturing the world around him in beautiful black-and-white photographs. Influenced by his late father’s military spirit and Miyamoto Musashi’s The Strategy of the Samurai, Viktor aspires to embody a noble warrior’s philosophy, despite the limitations imposed by his disability. Olivier Sarbil’s documentary, aided by the Oscar-winning sound design team behind Sound of Metal, immerses audiences into Viktor’s aural environment, giving viewers a visceral sense of how he experiences the world around him.

Step Into Viktor’s World

More than just a war documentary, Viktor is a deeply moving exploration of identity, art, and the human spirit. With its immersive sound design and breathtaking cinematography, Viktor invites you to step into Viktor’s silent world, where silence is not an absence but a presence. After experiencing this impactful film, find a spot to reflect and grab a bite as you process the power of Viktor’s story.

Content Advisory

Viktor tackles intense themes of war, disability, and resilience, which may provoke strong emotional reactions. The film’s powerful visual and auditory elements create a deeply immersive and thought-provoking experience.

See you there.

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