The Ukrainian Film Festival opens at Curzon Soho on September 19 and runs until September 22. This year’s theme is Reflections, which speaks about a search for oneself in challenging times, self-reflection and self-determination, the recognition of our past, and the acceptance of a present composed of countless fragments. Book Tickets.
This year, the festival dives into the majestic past of Ukrainian cinema. It celebrates the 130th anniversary of Oleksandr Dovzhenko by watching his masterpiece Earth, accompanied by a contemporary score created by the acclaimed Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha. We acknowledge our painful losses and honour the heroism and resilience of the Ukrainian people as we follow the story of the main character in Volodymyr Sydko’s film Mission 200. In Oksana Karpovych’s conceptual documentary Intercepted, we confront the enemy as it attempts to occupy Ukraine. Maryna Er Gorbach’s powerful drama Klondike bravely portrays the catastrophe of the downing of Malaysian flight MH17 over the Donetsk region, depicting the lives of those who found themselves at the epicentre of this tragedy.
A selection of short films from the KISFF festival showcases the works of young authors who contemplate the fate of millions of Ukrainians forced to temporarily leave their homes. The 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival is curated by the Ukrainian Institute London’s Programme Curator, Olga Sydorushkina. It is supported by Curzon, Jaguar Building Services, SAY Property, Principle Clean, Bidvest Noonan, and Rapport. The programme is supported by Film HUB London and managed by Film London. It is proud to partner with the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by The National Lottery.
The films in this year’s Ukrainian Film Festival present vivid portraits of Ukrainians — tired, angry, bereaved, but always resilient and determined to keep fighting for their freedom.
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