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Porcelain War (2024) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

Is Porcelain War worth watching?

Yes — Porcelain War is worth watching, with a 92% Critic Score and 88% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 84% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (84), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.6/10).

Directed by Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev, Porcelain War runs 87 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Porcelain War review”, “is Porcelain War worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Australia.

What is Porcelain War about?

Under roaring fighter jets and missile strikes, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind and fight, contending with the soldiers they have become. Defiantly finding beauty amid destruction, they show that although it’s easy to make people afraid, it’s hard to destroy their passion for living.

Critics consensus: Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev’s Ukraine artist documentary earned Balinale 2024’s Special Jury Award — an Oscar-nominated portrait of love and resistance under fire. The film stars Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, Andrey Stefanov.

Should you watch Porcelain War tonight?

Yes — prioritize Porcelain War tonight if you want a proven documentary with lasting rewatch value. At 87 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Porcelain War?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Porcelain War (2024) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt30294282. Explore more from Australia on our country hub or browse documentary films.