TikTok and War Intersect in “Following Valeria”

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♪ My other bitch tell her come eat me up ♪

♪ Fore she leave give her dick that’ll leave her stuff ♪

♪ Fuck niggas, act like they seeing us ♪

♪ When it come to my niggas just keep it up ♪

♪ I don’t know what these bitches be telling people ♪

♪ But they drive, so I keep me a dance with evil ♪

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♪ Just watch me now ♪ [upbeat music continues]

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♪ Special upside, waiting for the day to end ♪

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria’s mother and Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Valeria and her parents speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria’s father and Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria’s mother laughs]

[Valeria and her parents speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria and her parents speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria and her parents speaking in foreign language]

[people chatting in foreign language]

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[people chatting in foreign language continues]

[Ulya speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria and Ulya speaking in foreign language]

[Ulya laughs]

[Valeria giggles]

[Valeria and Ulya speaking in foreign language continues]

[swing squeaking]

[Valeria and Ulya speaking in foreign language continues]

Mm-hmm.

[Ulya speaking in foreign language continues]

Never, I can’t, like-

Imagine how your brother died yesterday in Ukraine.

[Ulya speaking in foreign language continues]

Mm-hmm.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Ulya speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Narrator] War celebrity.

[Narrator] I’m so sorry for your loss.

[narrator speaking in foreign language]

[Narrator] Rest peace.

[Narrator] So is that the end of European vacation?

[Narrator] What’s next? A Maserati?

[Narrator] Sure, all coming to Germany in the Porsche,

she’s pick Mercedes and BMW.

[Narrator] And she makes money with the [indistinct]

[narrator speaking in foreign language]

[Narrator] Most Of us can’t afford a house with a garden.

But you’re living the dream.

[Narrator] She’s a war-fluencer, sweetie. Look at her.

[Narrator] All this time you did war influencing,

you could find a job to afford buying your own food

and not play the victim anymore.

[Narrator] Are you making money off this influence thing?

[Narrator] Just turn off your comments.

War celebrity. War-fluencer.

War celebrity. War celebrity.

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[reporter speaking in foreign language]

[Varya speaking in foreign language]

[reporter speaking in foreign language continues]

[Varya speaking in foreign language continues]

[reporter speaking in foreign language continues]

[hairdryer whirring]

[indistinct background sounds]

[cat meowing]

How many things he has in this house

and he doesn’t use it?

Okay. Not okay.

Okay, here is the best light,

and I need to put my phone somewhere here.

[phone thudding]

Waiting. Okay.

What are your thoughts

about the current situation in Ukraine?

Today’s, today. I can’t do it because you are here.

It’s impossible. I can’t think when someone with me.

Hello, where I am right now,

so how you see this amazing house,

it’s a house of German man who decided to host us,

not only me, but my brother, his wife and their daughter.

So where I stay here together, but before I lived in Milan

for three months with a Italian family

who decided to also help me.

And I’m so thankful to all people who surrounded me

during this strange period of my life.

So, okay, What are the plans at the moment?

My plan at the moment, continue this super strange life.

And maybe, I hope very soon, I can come back to Ukraine

and meet my family because I didn’t see them six months.

Why is important we still talk about?

Why still? [Valeria chuckles]

Because you need to remember, every year, because you need.

Because you need. No.

So, it’s so important because every person need to remember

that Russia is a terrorist state and,

what else?

It’s so important because every day we need to remember

that Russia is a terrorist state,

and then I don’t know what to tell

because they’re total shit and that’s it.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria laughs]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language continues]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

Mm-hmm. [Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Varvara speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[chimes chiming]

[announcer speaking in foreign language]

[peaceful guitar strumming]

[Ulya] Didn’t like it?

I like only the jacket and that’s it. The jacket.

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[Varya speaking in foreign language]

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Narrator] It’s just disgusting what you’re doing here.

[Narrator] How are you not dead?

[Narrator] Looks like you’re doing fine.

[Narrator] This is disgusting. Shame on you.

[Narrator] How are you still alive?

[Narrator] She’s so selfish.

[Narrator] I can’t believe some people are hating on you.

[Narrator] Stay safe. We love you.

[Narrator] More jokes about the war

and people giving her a platform for this.

[Narrator] You should be more scared. You gonna die.

[Narrator] We do not care. Stay mad and keep crying.

[Narrator] Ignore the haters. You’re loved.

[Narrator] This girl’s humor is so advanced,

no one can understand it.

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language continues]

[Valeria chuckles]

Mm-hmm.

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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Okay, where is an official entrance?

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[Ursula] Today, courage has a name,

and that name is Ukraine.

Courage has a face,

and that face is the face of Ukrainian men and woman

who are standing up to Russian aggression.

And let us be very clear, much is at stake.

Not just for Ukraine, but for all of Europe,

and the world at large.

And we will be tested.

[delegates chatting in foreign language]

Well, you can take the picture first.

[indistinct] . Three, two, one.

[delegates chatting in foreign language]

Is it only TikTok that you use as a medium?

And of course Instagram, but now my Instagram blocked

because Instagram doesn’t like when you talk many things

about Russia and- Oh, really?

Yeah, and if I write something bad, they just block me-

Oh, really? And now,

I don’t have my Instagram for third week,

so I’m just waiting my Instagram open.

We should do something about that.

Can you write to me, please?

To you? Yes.

[Valeria] And you can open my Instagram?

We will ask. We will make a claim and ask.

Okay. Yeah.

Let me see what I look like.

Perfect. Nice.

Tell the truth there at the back.

Sorry, this is [indistinct],

but I look really bad in the picture.

Can we take a new one? Thank you.

And I think it was the same for you.

You have to be very focused

to get the essence of the questions.

And then I have to think about,

what is the general topic that evolves,

because I cannot go into 300 details.

I think we’re going to take one more question and then-

Oh, can I- It’s actually-

I’m from Ukraine, please.

[everyone laughs]

Okay, what do you think, maybe it’s so simple question,

but when war will end, like when the end of the war?

Like next year, next two years,

what is your ideas about that?

I don’t know- And the solutions.

But we’re are so impressed by the bravery

of the Ukrainian people.

And we will never be able to match the sacrifices

that you are having.

[Valeria] Yeah, that was it.

Okay. I need a picture with you.

Yes, of course.

And thank you for your support to Ukraine.

Thank you.

I like your outfit.

[everyone laughs]

And I was not the only one. Colors. Colors.

Have you seen all my female commissioners?

Yes. I saw a picture on Instagram.

Yes. It’s nice.

All right, look at me. Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry.

[Photographer] Everybody. Okay, three, two, one.

[Valeria] Oh, I see her. I need to catch her, or what?

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

Here. Here.

[delegates speaking in foreign language]

[camera clicking]

[Photographer] Big smile [indistinct]. Thank you.

That’s wonderful.

And the last photo with the influencers.

Yes, please join here.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

Nice.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Olena speaking in foreign Language]

[photographer speaking in foreign language]

Super. Super.

Okay, send it [indistinct]. Came pretty cool.

I like that I was staying near her.

I said to her, You’re so beautiful.

And she said to me, You are too so beautiful.

[Valeria sighs]

Okay. It’s a traditional media

and we are going to start doing TikToks and all that.

Okay.

So maybe here.

You were very popular due to the war

and that you were informing in TikTok.

Uh-huh.

How was the beginning, using TikTok? How was it?

Because, was very hard?

Mm-hmm. I have a question.

Can you show me how you film?

Okay.

No, I mean stop it. Yeah.

And then show me how I look because you film so close,

I mean- Okay.

Can I check, check? Yeah.

No, I don’t like that you’re so close-

Do you prefer? Okay, I’m going to go from this part.

I mean- Like that?

At this part? Yes. Not so close.

So okay, you ask me about TikTok.

Yeah, how was it? Why do you-

I can take this, if you prefer.

No, I don’t, yeah.

Because it feels as you’re so uncomfortable.

No, don’t worry. Don’t worry.

Well, could you tell me, Valeria, how was the experience

and why do you say, Well, I’m going to inform

about the world in another way.

How was the beginning?

So I mean, it was a simple beginning when,

I’m so sorry, I feel so uncomfortable.

Ah, don’t worry.

I don’t want to give you interview.

No? Mm-mm. I’m so sorry.

And if you have the- No, no, I’m so sorry.

Only first [indistinct], no?

No. I mean, I don’t know why, but I feel uncomfortable.

Yeah.

Because, you know, many hundred times

people ask me something and I feel disgusted

in front of camera.

And I don’t feel that it’s nice quality for this,

So I’m so sorry.

Okay. Okay. I’m so sorry.

[Reporter] No worries. Okay.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria laughs]

Nicola, I can like your picture.

[Valeria squealing]

You are super. I don’t even know what to say.

Okay. The president

of the European Parliament got her Instagram back.

That is power. She has power.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

Hi, I’m Mina from [indistinct], an I’m.

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

So you may be wondering, what are we looking at?

And this is the Ukrainian flag.

Ah, you see the Great Britain flag is down

because of Elizabeth.

[Fritz speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Fritz speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Fritz speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Fritz speaking in foreign language]

[delegate speaking in foreign language]

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[Narrator] War was the best thing

that ever happened to your career.

[Narrator] It’s getting old.

Go back to your country and help to rebuild it.

[Narrator] Move back to Kiev to help your countrymen.

[Narrator] I really don’t like this girl.

Take a weapon and fight for your country.

[Narrator] Stop the war,

says the girl that fleed the country, fuck.

[Narrator] Russia made you rich and famous.

[Narrator] Wow. What a flex to meet Ursula von der Leyen.

[Narrator] Real winner of the war is you.

[Narrator] The only personality is Ukraine.

[Narrator] Fuck Ukraine.

[Narrator] Fuck you and your country.

[Narrator] Who is that? He’s kinda hot.

[Narrator] That’s Putin.

[Narrator] I hope Putin will kill you.

[Narrator] Putin is the best.

[Narrator] Putin should kill you.

[Narrator] Putin will be your president soon.

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[footsteps tapping]

[Valeria and her brother speaking in foreign language]

[shoppers speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[shopper speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[shopper speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[packages rustling]

[footsteps taping]

[cat purring]

[host speaking in foreign language]

Enjoy life.

[Varya coughs]

I find an apartment for one month.

And from Berlin I go to Ukraine by bus.

Kiev, or where?

But I will not live in a bomb shelter.

No. I will live in my apartment.

But I though you go out and make reports?

No, of course I will do it. By my phone.

Mm-hmm.

[Varvara and Varya speaking in foreign language]

I cannot understand this which you do.

Why? I no heard of TikTok.

I can do TikToks in Ukraine.

Yes.

Or here. Everywhere.

Oh.

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[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Varvara speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria laughs]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[vocalist singing in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[people singing in foreign language]

[audience cheering and applauding]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Varya giggles]

[Valeria and Varya speaking in foreign language]

[suitcase wheels rattling]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

Keeping up with Kardashians.

[Valeria and Yaroslav chuckle]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

[Yaroslav speaking in foreign language]

[Valeria speaking in foreign language]

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[protestor speaking in foreign language]

[protestors cheering and applauding]

[protestor chanting in foreign language]

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♪ How this situation could be over me now ♪

♪ The world never slows down [indistinct lyrics] ♪

♪ I think I love her, I think I love her ♪

♪ She’s always singing songs and I sing along ♪

♪ I think I love her, I think I love her ♪

♪ She’s always going out and I tag along ♪

[indistinct lyrics] [upbeat music]

[indistinct lyrics]

♪ Oh, I’ll never believe that you [indistinct] ♪

♪ Well, I’ll never believe that you made it [indistinct] ♪

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[Valeria squeals]

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