Directed by visiting professor Joseph Sywenkyj and DC staff member Sara Eskandari (Duderstadt Center Visualization Studio), this room-scale virtual reality documentary recreates the experience of being at home in Kyiv during a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack.
Using gaming technology and spatial audio, the work allows participants to move freely through the scene in six degrees of freedom, creating a deeply immersive experience.
Presented in a new screening format as part of this year’s Ann Arbor Film Festival, Is The War Close? offers a powerful way to experience documentary storytelling through VR. Special screenings will be held in the Michigan Theater Grand Foyer.
Viewing times:
March 28, 2026 at 11am
March 29, 2026 at 12pm
This event is free and open to the public, with no reservation required. Visit the AAFF Webpage for more information.