Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, foreign volunteers — veterans, idealists, and everyday citizens — have travelled to fight alongside Ukrainian forces. Among them was Jesse, a young Dutchman whose story, like those of other Dutch fighters, had stayed largely in the shadows. Journalist Sinan Can traces Jesse's path to the frontline, using his story to ask a larger question: what makes someone give up everything for a war that isn't theirs? For the documentary, we created a 3-minute 3D animation video reconstructing Jesse's final moments on the frontline, built from witness testimonies and supporting documentation.

Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, foreign volunteers — veterans, idealists, and everyday citizens — have travelled to fight alongside Ukrainian forces. Among them was Jesse, a young Dutchman whose story, like those of other Dutch fighters, had stayed largely in the shadows. Journalist Sinan Can traces Jesse's path to the frontline, using his story to ask a larger question: what makes someone give up everything for a war that isn't theirs? For the documentary, we created a 3-minute 3D animation video reconstructing Jesse's final moments on the frontline, built from witness testimonies and supporting documentation.