Yaremchuk: Matchless World of Beauty

Exploring the Ukrainian music scene of the 1970s–80s, Yaremchuk: Matchless World of Beauty is a captivating documentary-drama that chronicles the extraordinary life of Nazariy Yaremchuk, Ukraine’s first pop star. His story is inseparable from the country’s history, offering both a portrait of a music legend and a window into Ukraine’s cultural landscape of the era.

Through rare archival footage, personal diaries, and revealing interviews, the film traces Yaremchuk’s remarkable journey, from his breakthrough with the iconic Ukrainian hit “Chervona Ruta” in 1971, through legendary tours, and his performance in Chornobyl.

Yaremchuk: Matchless World of Beauty is not only a celebration of Ukraine’s first pop idol but also a testament to a generation of musicians who carried Ukrainian song to the world stage.

Ukraine / 2024 / 92 min / Dir. Artem Hryhoryan
In Ukrainian with English subtitles