Donbass

In a time when the most banal information is up for debate, this fake documentary reads as much too real.

In the way that The Wire unpacked something vital about the layered mess of American cities, Donbass digs with the grimmest of grins into a conflict that has been going on a long time.

Some moviegoers, seeking insights on Russias ongoing assault on Ukraine, might enjoy this sort of thing while waiting for real-life emotional catharsis. Good luck to them.

While the juxtaposition of the quotidian with the horrible adds some bite, it’s not enough to overcome the general aura of inescapable bleakness.