Ukrainian films had a low presence in this year's Cannes Film Festival selection. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has hurt the country's film industry.
Polish filmmakers have played a leading role in depicting the conflict unfolding on their doorstep. "In the Rearview" by Maciek Hamela documents the mass exodus of Ukrainian civilians triggered by the invasion of Russia. France 24 spoke with its director about the experience of shooting a film in a war zone and the Polish response to Europe's worst refugee crisis since Second World War.