About this Event
10.11 | WWIFF | Flowers Beyond the Dark | PREMIERE + Q&A
Ukraine / 2025 / 1 hour 18 minutes / Ukrainian / Documentary / Drama, War, Art, History
Feature Documentary Competition, WWIFF 2026
Amid the chaos of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Natalia and Serhiy, a couple of artists separated by occupation, quickly lose any contact. They feel paralyzed, drowning in helplessness and uncertainty. At the same time, the soldiers of the 72nd brigade of the Armed Forces, Vitaliy and Serhiy, building unity and finding courage guarding “the road of life”, an evacuation route for civilians. Priest Andriy Halavin is tending to the region's first mass burials on the territory of his church. Almost daily he welcomes international delegations to share evidence of Russia's atrocities, while continuing to be the source of healing for locals who survived the occupation.
Director Iryna Pravylo
Iryna Pravylo (born 1987 in Kyiv) is a Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, and producer. In 2024, Iryna became the first Doctor of Fine Arts in Ukraine in Audiovisual Arts and Production.
Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
Tickets:
£10 — General Admission
£5 — Student Ticket (with valid student ID)
NOTE: We kindly remind guests that a valid photo ID is required for entry to the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
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