A showcase of short films exploring contemporary Ukraine and the experiences of its citizens.

Curfew, dir. Yelyzaveta Toptyhina (Ukraine) 2025, 23’, 15+
A young photographer misses her bus back to the city. At a bus stop, she meets a young man celebrating his birthday. With curfew approaching, the two strangers are forced to spend the night together in a roadside hotel.
Film awarded at LIFF Wiz-Art. Polish premiere.

Kyiv Cake, dir. Mykyta Lyskov (Estonia, Ukraine) 2025, 22’, 16+
Contemporary Ukraine. A child is born into a poor family. The parents do everything they can to survive, but just as the crisis reaches its peak, a new danger flares up.
Grand Prix of Kyiv ISFF.

Inga, dir. Krzysztof Kopczyński (Poland) 2025, 28’, 16+
Inga lives on Daedalus Street, named after the mythological figure who escaped the labyrinth using waxed wings. She came here – along with her blind parents, five cats, and a dog – on her fifth birthday, which was also the day when Russia invaded Ukraine. She helps her parents and sometimes acts as their guide, but for now, she cannot go to Kryvyi Rih with her father, who is heading there to take care of some overdue matters.
Film presented at e.g. KFF.

Beware of Good Dog, dir. Adelina Borets (Poland) 2024, 27’, 16+
Stepan regularly adopts old dogs from the shelter. It’s his way of coming to terms with aging. He would like to live out his days in peace, but a young man named Gogo stands in his way.
Film presented at e.g. KFDF Młodzi i film.