ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS (2026)



10.0 2026 3 min —

Director: Twisted121

Cast: Conor O’D, DuRpp Conor

Action Comedy
Two pals, drowning in boredom, turn their dull afternoon into an all-out, high-stakes showdown of Rock, Paper, Scissors—where every throw is a jab, every bluff cuts deep, and the only prize on the line is pure, unadulterated bragging rights.

More About This Film

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS is a short Ukrainian war drama originally released in 2024 and receiving additional screenings in 2026. The story follows Ivan, a teenager working with his father in an improvised hospital on the frontline, where an advancing attack forces impossible choices about protecting patients and family.

Based on real events, the film combines an intimate father-and-son perspective with the wider reality of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Its concise running time gives the story a direct, emotionally focused structure, while the film's international festival journey helped bring its subject to a wider audience.

  • Franz Böhm directed and co-wrote the film.
  • The screenplay was developed with Ivan, a Ukrainian teenager Böhm met after he fled to Britain.
  • The film is approximately 20 minutes long.
  • It won a BAFTA and was shortlisted for an Academy Award.
  • Its Ukrainian theatrical and charity screenings continued in 2026.

Where to Watch

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS has circulated through festivals and special screenings, with digital availability varying by territory.