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London Premiere: How to Save a Dead Friend (18*) + Zoom Q&A with Director Marusya Syroechkovskaya

Chronic Youth Film Festival

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Still from How To Save A Dead Friend

Filmed over 12 years and pieced together across 8 formats, How to Save A Dead Friend chronicles director Marusya Syroechkovskaya’s adolescence in Russia’s silenced generation. 

As the “Depression Federation’s” global ambitions take hold, voices are silenced and young people fall through the cracks of a broken society. It is against this backdrop that love blossoms, saving the young filmmaker from joining the country’s daunting suicide statistics. In turn, we learn the lengths she will go to to return the favour.

Following the screening, there will be a live Zoom Q&A with Director Marusya Syroechkovskaya.

Please note, this film contains themes and footage that some viewers may find upsetting. Further details can be found in the Content Warning below.

Tagged with: Cinema Chronic Youth 2023

Sweden/Norway/France/Germany, 2022, dir Marusya Syroechkovskaya, 103 min, Cert. 18

This is screening as part of Chronic Youth Film Festival 2023.

Content Warning

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.