Tonight London started celebrating some incredible talents of Ukrainian cinematography at East London arts venue Rich Mix. Ukrainian Cinema Days in London launched with the screening of a film “ The Living Fire (Жива Ватра)”, a documentary about Ukrainian Carpathian shepherds in their struggle to keep the ancient tradition alive in the face of modern life changes. Ukrainian film festival showcases some contemporary cinematic talents as well as masterpieces of classical Ukrainian cinema. This will be a great way to discover Ukraine and its culture in a new brighter light, contrary to its emerging in the recent reports of war, turmoil and corruption.
Ukrainian Cinema Days in London festival goes on until Sunday the 13th of December and features the selection of the best Ukrainian movies, short films and documentaries. Most films are followed up by the Q&A sessions with directors, actors or scriptwriters. Of the special interest and significance is “The Guide (Поводир)”, last year's most anticipated Ukrainian movie which has now hit the screen in London. Directed by the 2004 Oscar contender Oleh Sanin, this film has been acknowledged for its visual and acting excellence at Odessa Film Festival. The Guide is official selection of Palm Springs, Warsaw, Cottbus, India, Kyoto, Bari and other international film festivals.
Friday, 11th December 2015
White Bird with a Black Mark @ 6:15pm
Saturday, 12th December
Trumpeter @ 1:15pm
The Guide (Povodyr) @3:45pm
Sunday, 13th December
Ukrainian Short films @ 12:15pm
Firecrosser @ 2:45pm
If you like cinematography and discovering new culture, then this event is an inspiring and alternative way to spend your weekend, far away from a pre-Christmas madness on the streets of London. Visit Rich Mix website for a full description on the screenings:
