RESCUE
musician and animal rights activist
musician and animal rights activist
"A deeply moving testament to the fact that every life is worth saving."
Jo Good
Jo Good
"An extremely powerful documentary."
producer
producer
"A MESMERIZING, BREATHTAKINGLY BRILLIANT FILM THAT NEEDS TO BE WATCHED."
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About the film

As the full-scale war in Ukraine forces millions to flee, rescuers move in the opposite direction — toward destroyed villages, active shelling, and mined roads — to save animals left behind when humans are forced to escape. Amid collapsing buildings, deserted streets, and under relentless threat, survival and compassion intersect and reveal extraordinary acts of courage and the often-overlooked humanitarian stakes of animal rescue during conflict.

Screenings

  • Raindance Film Festival, London, UKJune 25, 2026
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  • Raindance Film Festival, London, UKJune 26, 2026
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Featured Organizations

Your contribution directly supports the organizations featured in the film. Funds raised will be distributed to these organizations to help them continue their work rescuing animals from the front lines of the full-scale war, providing urgent medical treatment, food, shelter, and care, and helping them find safe, permanent homes.

Animal Rescue Kharkiv
Saves, treats, and shelters animals affected by war and abandonment.
Cat Space Ukraine
Rescues, shelters, and rehomes abandoned and vulnerable cats.
Rifugio Italia KJ2
Rescues, rehabilitates, and protects animals affected by conflict.
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Crew

  • Alessio Schiazza
    Director, Producer
  • Tamara Human
    Producer
  • Sadie Frost
    Executive Producer