fiction feature film
"Amid the heat of the Olympic Sailing Regatta of 1980, the renowned Ukrainian athlete and two-time Olympic champion Valentyn Mankin suddenly veers off course, separating himself from the other competitors. He sails against the planned route—and against common sense. As a result, he completely loses the wind and risks finishing last, bringing shame upon Soviet sports in the eyes of the world and potentially ruining his career." © Ukrainian Pravda, 1980.
The Color of the Wind* is a biographical drama about the life of an extraordinary athlete who spent his entire life going against the tide, challenging not only his sporting rivals but also the Soviet system. His journey is the story of a childhood dream that grew into a lifelong calling.
The film takes the audience from Valentyn’s childhood years in postwar Kyiv to the international arenas where he claimed his victories. It is a story of inner struggle, finding faith in oneself, and proving that dreams can overcome any obstacle.
On his path to glory, Valentyn had to face conflicts with his father, personal losses, and even the collapse of his athletic career. Yet his life was not only marked by difficult decisions but also by incredible triumphs. Most importantly, Mankin possessed a unique gift: he could see the color of the wind, guiding him even through the fiercest storms of life.
This film is not just a story about sports, but also one of love, memory, and the human spirit that can rise above all challenges.
CREATIVE TEAM
ANTONINA NOYABROVA, scriptwriter
Ukrainian director, screenwriter and producer. She graduated from the National University of Culture and Arts, specialization in directing (2005). She started her career as a director of music videos and commercials. To this day, she has made four short films and two feature films as a screenwriter and director.
Her latest film, "Do You Love Me?" was presented at the Berlinale in the Panorama section and received excellent reviews.
Short film "Independence Day" - producer, writer, director - 2012
Short film "Odesa" - producer, screenwriter, director - 2014
Short film "Everything will be fine" - writer, director, producer - 2015
Feature film "Hero of My Time" - screenwriter and director - 2018
Feature film "Do You Love Me?" - screenwriter and director - 2023
ANASTASIIA BUKOVSKA, producer
Anastasiia Bukovska is a director and producer. She studied at the Kyiv University of Theater, Cinema, and TV. She is the co-founder of Family Production, the chair of the board of the Commercial Productions Association of Ukraine and the co-founder of the Ukrainian Film Industry Association.
She has participated in projects for United24, Goethe Institute, Nima Opera, Uncounted Kitchen.
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Do You Love Me? (2023, dir. Tonia Noyabrova, feature film, Ukraine, Sweden) World Premier - Berlinale Panorama 2023
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