The Dovzhenko Centre, a prominent cultural institution and the National Ukrainian Film Archive, proudly presents the latest edition of their almanac titled "Ukrainian New Wave." This year's compilation, named "Before the Sunrise," skillfully captures the social atmosphere of Ukraine through the lens of talented cinematographers.

“Ukrainian New Wave. Before the Sunrise” encapsulates the initial year of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, offering poignant reflections on the current state of the nation and presenting futuristic visions of Mariupol. 

The screening will be followed by the Q&As with Mila Zhluktenko and Daniel Asadi Faezi, directors of the film Waking up in Silence, and Maria Glazunova, an expert from the Dovzhenko Centre.

All films are in the Original language with German subtitles.

Location: Kino 2, Colosseum Kino

Time: 20:00 27.02.2024

Ukrainian New Wave. Before the Sunrise" was realized thanks to the financial support of the "Culture of Solidarity" fund of the European Cultural Foundation. The project was organized by the Ukrainian Institute in Germany and the Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin in cooperation with the Dovzhenko Centre. With the support of the Goethe-Institut, the Goethe-Institut in Exile, the Instituto Cervantes and the Finnland- Institute, Berlin, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Ukrainian Culture Network e.V.