The Hamlet Syndrome

Elwira Niewiera and Piotr Rosolowski visit the Missoula Broadcasting Company studios to discuss their documentary film The Hamlet Syndrome. Filmed just months before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the documentary follows a group of Ukrainian actors struggling with the traumas of war, sexism and homophobia as they attempt to stage an adaptation of Hamlet that grapples with the contemporary challenges of their country.

What is Big Sky Documentary Film Festival?

Now in its 21st year, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. Every year, the festival brings over a hundred beautifully-crafted, thought-provoking documentary films to Missoula, Montana. This podcast, a collaboration between the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and the Missoula Broadcasting Company, gives you the chance to hear directly from filmmakers, gaining insight into what drew them to their subjects and the behind-the-scenes stories of their films.