Babi Yar. Context
At a glance
Babi Yar. Context is a 2021 documentary film by Ukrainian filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa. Running 121 minutes, it explores events before and after the September 1941 massacre of nearly 34,000 Jews at Babi Yar in Kyiv, Ukraine. The film focuses on the Babi Yar massacre and is associated with Ukraine and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Its languages are Ukrainian and Russian. Maria Choustova-Baker and Ilya Khrzhanovsky are its producers. The entry identifies Loznitsa as both maker and director. For viewers studying wartime history, the film centers on a specific massacre and its surrounding events, while its runtime and languages help set expectations for a viewing or classroom discussion.
Who it is for
It suits viewers and students interested in the Babi Yar massacre and the events around it. The Ukrainian and Russian languages are relevant when choosing a screening.
What is good
- Focuses on the Babi Yar massacre
- Covers events before and after the massacre
- Runtime is 121 minutes
- Available in Ukrainian and Russian
What to know first
- Runtime is 121 minutes
- Language options are Ukrainian and Russian
Verdict
This is a focused documentary for viewers seeking a film about the Babi Yar massacre and its context. Its 121-minute runtime and Ukrainian and Russian languages are useful considerations when planning a screening.
Details
- Year
- 2021wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 121 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Sergei Loznitsawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Ukraine, Kingdom of the Netherlandswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- Babi Yar massacrewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt9850492wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q109264697· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babi_Yar._Context· checked 2 Oct 2026