Events for Nov. 11, 2024

FREE 

Join us for this compelling five-part Friday film series, presented in conjunction with Center for Contemporary Arts, and experience a cinematic journey through the heart of Ukraine’s struggle. Echoing the themes of Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine, this film series deals with topics of loss, resilience, and the prevailing spirit of human creativity. Each film provides a unique perspective on the lives affected by the ongoing conflict, highlighting personal stories of hope, defiance, and the quest for solace amidst destruction. Film series schedule provided below.

In the Rearview (2023) | Director: Maciek Hamela | Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Runtime 1h 24min | MOIFA

A small van traverses war-torn roads, becoming a fragile sanctuary for Ukrainians fleeing their homes. Through intimate confessions and shared fears, this film captures the transient refuge and relentless hope of those seeking escape from the ravages of war.

Intercepted (2024) | Director: Oksana Karpovych | Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Runtime 1h 35min | Center for Contemporary Arts

Pairing compositions that capture the unsettled aftermath of invasion with intercepted phone conversations between Russian soldiers and their families back home, this film starkly contrasts Ukrainian’s everyday reality with Russia’s brutal propaganda machine, highlighting the callous disregard for civilian lives.

20 Days in Mariupol (2023) | Director: Mstyslav Chernov | Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Runtime 1h 34min | MOIFA

Trapped in besieged Mariupol, a team of Ukrainian journalists documents the atrocities of the Russian invasion. Their harrowing footage captures some of the war’s most defining and devastating moments.

Rule of Two Walls (2023) | Director: David Gutnik | Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM| Runtime 1h 16min | MOIFA

This raw and atmospheric portrait documents the lives of artists who remain in Ukraine. Their creative practices, whether in visual art, music, or performance, become acts of survival and defiance, offering a glimmer of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Porcelain War (2024) | Directors: Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev | Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Runtime 1h 30min | MOIFA

Amidst the chaos in war-torn Kharkiv, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind, defiantly creating beauty while defending their homeland.  Their story showcases the indomitable human spirit and sustaining power of art, proving that even amidst war, the passion for life and creation prevails. 

Image: Still from Porcelain War