Documentary about war-torn Donbas nominated for Emmy

The documentary film “The Distant Barking of Dogs,” which portrays life near the front line in war-torn Donbas, has been nominated for the Emmy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in the television industry.

Directed by Danish filmmaker Simon Lereng Wilmont, the film was co-produced by Denmark, Sweden and Finland. It premiered in 2017 and was largely praised by the film critics.