"The Undefeated" to premiere in New York City (02/11/01)

"The Undefeated" to premiere in New York City

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America

NEW YORK - The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Oles Film, the Dovzhenko National Film Studio and Ukraine's Ministry of Culture present the New York City premiere of the long- awaited feature film "The Undefeated."

The two-hour film in Ukrainian with English subtitles, depicts the life of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) Gen. Taras Chuprynka - Roman Shukhevych.

The film will make its American debut on Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the New York University Cantor Film Center located at 36 Eighth St. (between Broadway and University Place). Due to limited seating, ticket sales are on a first-come-first-serve basis at $10 per ticket.

"The Undefeated" is the true story of Gen. Roman Shukhevych, a genteel family man forced by brutal cirmcumstances and his own sense of honor and duty, to lead the fight to deliver the Ukrainian people from the savageries of both the Nazis and the Soviets.

Producer and director Oles Yanchuk, hailed by both The New York Times and Time Magazine for his heart-wrenching film "Famine 33," delivers an internationally renowned team of filmmakers and artists to bring to the screen the epic story of Roman Shukevych.

Against the backdrop of an underground war, Mr. Yanchuk explores the complex character of Shukhevych, his childhood revulsion at ethnic discrimination, his love of music and his genius in combat. The film also reveals the passion of the protagonist and imbues the viewer with the unquenchable flame of freedom Shukhevych fueled in his countrymen.

Filmed on location in the Carpathian Mountains, Odesa, Kyiv and Lviv, "The Undefeated" is a movie filled with explosive action and suspense. It is both a personal story of faith and commitment, and a chronicle of the victory of freedom over tyranny.

Mr. Yanchuk and Gregory Hlady, who stars in the lead role of Gen. Shukhevych, will make special guest appearances at the March 11 premiere at the NYU Cantor Film Center.

Following the premiere in New York City, the film will be screened in various cities throughout the United States. A full schedule with dates and times will be listed in the Ukrainian American press in the near future. For further information, contact the UCCA National Office, (212) 228-6840.

The film's tour is sponsored by Western Union Money Transfer.

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