Upcoming Events (18)
Проєкт "Аве Марія" (Project Hail Mary)
Screening of Project Hail Mary, a sci-fi spectacle at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv. A lone schoolteacher-astronaut awakens on a distant ship to save humanity, aided by a surprising ally; a race against time that blends hard science with bold imagination.
Мавка. Справжній міф (Mavka. A real myth)
Mavka, a mystic forest nymph, falls for biologist Lukian, challenging fate as dark forest lore and sea-demons guard the lake. This Ukrainian fantasy romance screens at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv, offering lush visuals and a haunting tale of love and myth.
Любов, що не зникає (Ástin sem eftir er)
Special Valentine’s Day screening with a film critic at Zhovten Cinema of Love that Never Fades (Ástin sem eftir er), a bittersweet Icelandic drama about a family experiencing a breakup in a remote village. Dogs allowed at screenings.
Сентиментальна цінність (Affeksjonsverdi)
Two adult sisters confront their past when their famous film-director father returns and aims to revive a family legacy. He pressures the elder daughter, a theater actress, to star in his new film; when she refuses, he resorts to casting a Hollywood star, stirring drama and dark comedy in their family home.
Благодать (La grazia)
New melodrama from Oscar-winning Paolo Sorrentino, La grazia, screens at Zhovten Cinema. Set around Italy's president facing three decisive documents, the film pairs grand visual storytelling with intimate political drama. Kyiv audiences are invited to experience this acclaimed Italian cinema.
Наречена (The Bride!)
Set in 1930s Chicago, The Bride! follows a lonely Frankenstein who asks a doctor to craft a companion, only to awaken a dangerous romance that unsettles the city and provokes a radical movement. A stylish genre blend of sci‑fi, thriller, and drama, screening at Zhovten Cinema.
Останній Прометей Донбасу
In Kyiv's Zhovten Cinema, this documentary chronicles the lives of people who fought for light in the final days of Donetsk's Kurakhivska TEP, an industrial giant. It follows the Donbas struggle as the plant operated until the last, but was left damaged by attacks, including a November 2024 guided-bomb strike that severed its pipes.
Таємний агент (The Secret Agent)
A 1970s Brazilian historical crime thriller about a scientist who becomes a fugitive under military dictatorship. As assassins close in, he heads toward his coastal hometown to reunite with his son and escape the regime.
Маестро тенісу (Il maestro)
Maestro tennis (Il maestro) is an Italian coming-of-age drama about a 13-year-old Felice who pursues national tennis glory under the tutelage of a former champion hired by his father. The film blends comedy and drama to explore ambition, mentorship, and the price of false promises in 1989 Italy.
Батько Мати Сестра Брат (Father Mother Sister Brother)
New film by cult director Jim Jarmusch screening at Zhovten Cinema. A quiet, observational drama weaving three stories across the US, Ireland, and France about adult children and their sometimes distant parents. Visually refined with subtle humor, this Venice Golden Lion winner promises a stylish, thoughtful cinema night.
Марті Супрім. Геній комбінацій (Marty Supreme)
A sprawling, adventurous sports drama from Josh Safdie, starring Timothée Chalamet. This Kyiv screening at Zhovten Cinema showcases a Golden Globes-nominated feature praised as one of the year's best.
Непереможні (Neporazitelni)
A special screening of the Czech drama Neporazitelni at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv, with representatives of the Czech Embassy in Ukraine. The full-length film follows three very different families who face life’s challenges with humor and resilience.
Кутюр (Coutures)
A romantic drama feature, Coutures, screened at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv. The film follows Maxine, an American director in Paris Fashion Week seeking self-rediscovery amid glamour and intrigue. The Kyiv screening highlights a special March 8 session with Marina Schulz (Cinemais).
Hamnet screening at Zhovten Cinema
Screening of Hamnet at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv. Chloé Zhao's Oscar-winning historical drama, based on Shakespeare's Hamlet and starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, is presented in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind — Special screening
Special screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv, with film scholar Oleksandr Mykytенко. The intro invites discussion on memory, free will vs fate, and the film’s tender mix of drama, fantasy, and romance.
Father Mother Sister Brother
Screening of Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother at Zhovten Cinema. An art-house drama-comedy weaving three stories across the US, Ireland, and France, exploring complex family ties and adult relationships in a quiet, observant style. Aimed at film lovers seeking subtle humor and melancholy in a modern indie classic.
La Grazia (мова оригіналу) (La grazia)
On 28 March 2026, Kyiv’s Zhovten Cinema screens La Grazia, Paolo Sorrentino’s Italian drama. This feature-length film follows a beleaguered president as he faces three problematic documents, offering a stylish, thought-provoking glimpse of power in contemporary Italian cinema.
O Agente Secreto
Discover a gripping Brazilian historical crime thriller on the big screen at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv. O Agente Secreto follows scientist Marcelo as he escapes a corrupt minister in 1970s Brazil, navigating police repression and carnival chaos, with Portuguese dialogue and Kyiv subtitles.