Synopsis
A Ukrainian family’s holiday in Tenerife turns into a struggle for survival when war at home prevents their return, highlighting the fragility of life and the strength of those forced into exile.
From renowned Polish director Damian Kocur comes Under the Volcano (Pod wulkanem), a gripping drama starring acclaimed Ukrainian actors Anastasiia Karpenko and Roman Lutskyi. The film follows a Ukrainian family on their last day of vacation in Tenerife, Spain, when Russia’s occupation escalates into a full-scale invasion. Suddenly unable to return home, their holiday turns into a harrowing journey of displacement and survival—capturing both the sudden fragility of life and the resilience of those forced to become refugees overnight.
Screenings
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 · 19:00 · Followed by Q&A
Hasenheide 54/5th, 10967 Berlin
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 · 18:30 · Followed by Q&A
Straßburger Str. 55, 10405 Berlin