Weaving:
Stockholm Through the Eyes of Ukrainian Refugees
About the Film
Weaving follows artist Ludmila Christeseva in Stockholm as she leads Ukrainian refugee women in collaborative textile workshops. What began as creative relief in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion has grown into a “Solidarity Sisterhood,” where weaving becomes both tradition and transformation. The film captures how these projects foster healing, resilience, and self-determination—turning trauma into strength, community, and a shared vision of peace.
Director Bio
Hsuan Yu Pan, a Taiwanese American documentary filmmaker based in New York City, tells human stories shaped by immigration, migration, and cultural memory. A former producer at BRIC TV (2011–2020), she has directed several short documentaries amplifying immigrant voices, with her work screened at festivals in the U.S. and abroad.
Featured Artist Bio
Ludmila Christeseva, a multiple-time Nelson Mandela Prize nominee, harnesses the power of collective action and the symbolism of weaving to create large-scale textile installations. Drawing on the traditional Ukrainian technique of camouflage net weaving, she transforms a practice born of survival into a powerful medium for unity, healing, and social change. More about WEAVING project.
Weaving Film Team
