Where to watch The Returnees (2025)

Story

This documentary follows eighteen men who have returned from active combat since early 2022. The film explores how warfare has transformed them psychologically and physically, and examines their reflections on the decisions they made during conflict. Through their testimonies, the filmmakers investigate how these soldiers are attempting to readjust to civilian life after witnessing and experiencing the brutality of war firsthand.

Why watch

• Documentary examining firsthand accounts from soldiers about their wartime experiences
• Directed by Anna Artemyeva and Ivan Zhilin with a focus on personal testimony
• Explores the psychological and social impact of combat on returning soldiers

Good for: Viewers interested in documentary filmmaking and personal narratives about war; contains mature subject matter related to combat experiences.