Documentary made in memory of Cornish aid worker killed in Ukraine

“Hell Jumper” features “moving” footage shot by Chris Parry as he evacuates people from their homes to help them flee the war

A documentary has been made in tribute to Cornish aid worker Chris Parry, who went to Ukraine to help people fleeing war.

There was a private screening of ‘Hell Jumper’ which tells the story of Cornish aid worker Chris Parry through his eyes and that of other workers around the world.

The film shows moving Go-Pro camera footage of the group of volunteers as they evacuate people from their homes. It hopes to show the power of youth, social media, courage and willingness to help people in need.

The first premiere for Parry’s family and friends was held at Truro Plaza Cinema and a press screening will be hosted in London today (Tuesday 9 July).

Producer Adriana Timco, from Moldova with ties to Ukraine, said that she was “devastated” when the war started.

“I felt helpless”

She told us: “I was getting all these messages from my friends, they were really unsure about their future, some had to run away. I felt helpless. I wanted to talk to the people on the ground and I wanted to be closer to the people there.

“I heard about these evacuees and learned that young people were getting into old cars, driving into the most dangerous cities and picking up anyone they could find. There was this movement of evacuees, many Ukrainians and some foreign volunteers who came. and joined’.

While Parry was in Ukraine, he worked as an evacuee, helping more than 400 people leave their homes during the ongoing war. Adriana said she spoke to Chris Parry while volunteering and he started sending her pictures of his missions.

Chris Parry’s painting, which is currently on display at Truro Cathedral:

Documentary director Paddy Wivell said: “With each person I met and each person who met Chris, I felt like I got to know him a little bit more. In the end, I brought all these different testimonies together into a whole that I hope speaks eloquently about his life and what he accomplished in Ukraine.

“I choose to make a difference”

“I think a lot of us feel a little powerless in the face of big global forces, that we can’t make a difference. Here we see Chris and other volunteers choosing to make a difference. This in itself is something remarkable. hopeful.”

The documentary is due to be broadcast on BBC Two on Wednesday 25 July.

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