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The Editorial Office + ScreenTalk: director Roman Bondarchuk & producer/co-writer Dar'ya Averchenko (15)

New East Cinema

,Cinema 2
A young man with a professional camera looks ahead, whilst another man with a camera stands behind him, ready to shoot.

A young scientist travels across the Ukrainian steppe with a photo camera hoping to find an endangered groundhog, but comes across a crime that will change the trajectory of his life.

Trying to expose the truth about an arson, Yura (Dmytro Bahnenko) starts work at a local newspaper that, instead of helping him deliver justice, will send him through a rabbit hole and show him a society permeated by corruption. Fake news, local oligarchs, rigged elections, and bizarre cults are all framed by a looming war. 

After his acclaimed debut narrative feature Volcano (2018), director Roman Bondarchuk returns to his native Southern Ukraine, and to what is now recognisably his signature style, to deliver a masterfully crafted absurdist and timely satire.

Director Roman Bondarchuk and producer/co-writer Dar'ya Averchenko will join in person for a ScreenTalk following the screening.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks New East Cinema

In Ukrainian with English subtitles

With thanks to the Ukranian Institute London.

Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   Ukraine
  • Director   Roman Bondarchuk
  • Runtime   2 hours, 7 mins

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.