Officials in Kyiv portrayed the win as a sign of success to come in Kyiv’s war with Russia, and Kalush Orchestra used the Eurovision stage to call for help for Mariupol and the soldiers holding out there inside the Azovstal steel plant.
the song “Stefania” was written before the war for his mother, the music video posted by the band Sunday, which features scenes of destruction filmed near Kyiv, repurposes it into an ode of sorts to Ukrainian forces. It is the latest example of Ukraine’s use of cultural diplomacy amid its conflict with Russia.The video opens with members of Kalush Orchestra walking through the ruins of bombed-out buildings, as Ukrainian service members carry children to safety through fire and other hazards.
The video ends with a shot of a young girl holding what appears to be a molotov cocktail, followed by a message from the band. “This video was filmed in Bucha, Irpin, Borodyanka, Hostomel, cities near Kyiv that suffered the horrors of Russian occupation,” it reads. The video is dedicated to “the brave Ukrainian people,” the “mothers protecting children” and to “those who gave their lives to our freedom,” it says.
The music video illustrates how Ukraine has at times placed music, film and other forms of art at the service of political aims. The members of Kalush Orchestra received special permission to travel to Italy for Eurovision, even though Ukraine has banned most men between 18 and 60 from leaving the country in case they are called to fight.the video on its Telegram page Sunday with a snippet of the song’s lyrics. “The world needs to see it!” the message said. “It is impossible to hold back tears.
The Eurovision Song Contest is often political, as dozens of countries compete for points from national juries and audiences. In 2016, after Russia annexed Crimea, Ukrainian singerAnother Ukrainian band, Antytila, recentlyon a remix of Sheeran’s single “2step.” The accompanying music video also features scenes of destroyed buildings in Ukraine.
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