"This masterfully crafted study of a human catastrophe that stands out in WWII history for its barbarism illustrates the depth of war's power to dehumanize a people as it disposes of them through the advent of unspeakable horrors; and yet, this is also a deeply human film. The use of archival footage confers human dignity in a profoundly moving, haunting, and impactful way within this unfolding human tragedy. Immersive, captivating, and deeply distressing, Babi Yar. Context makes clear: bearing witness to such past tragedies is the first step if we're ever to see the world today in a true light."
