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Porcelain War Review (2024) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Porcelain War worth watching?

Yes. Porcelain War (2024) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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92% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
84 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Age rating
R (US)
Cast
Slava Leontyev , Anya Stasenko , Andrey Stefanov
Country
Australia
Language
Ukrainian

Also known as 瓷器战争 危脆之戰

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Porcelain War worth watching?

    Yes — Porcelain War earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Porcelain War

    Porcelain War (2024) Review: Art Made Under Fire

    Porcelain War is an Oscar-nominated documentary about Ukrainian artists who stay to defend their home, making delicate porcelain while learning to fight a war.

    Yes. It is a moving, beautifully shot portrait of creativity under bombardment, best for viewers who want the human side of the war in Ukraine rather than analysis.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Porcelain War: frequently asked questions

    Is Porcelain War worth watching?

    Yes. Porcelain War (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Porcelain War?

    Porcelain War runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

    What is Porcelain War rated?

    Porcelain War is rated R in the United States. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Porcelain War?

    Porcelain War is directed by Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev and stars Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, Andrey Stefanov.

    What is the Metascore for Porcelain War?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Porcelain War is 84 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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