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MO 23
February
20:00h
STRAZEcinema STRAZEsaalFilmclub Casablanca

U Are the Universe (STRAZEcinema)

The Ukrainian response to existentialist science fiction films such as “2001,” “Dark Star,” and “Moon.”
Sci-fi drama / UA, BE 2024 / Director: Pavlo Ostrikov / 101 min. / Original version with German and Ukrainian subtitles (bilingual) / PG12

A visually stunning blend of sci-fi, tragicomedy, and love story: After the destruction of Earth, space trucker Andriy Melnyk believes he is the last human in the universe. His only companion is Maxim, the sarcastic on-board computer. But one day, he receives a radio message from a French astronaut named Catherine, who is also waiting alone on a distant space station. Determined to find her, he sets off on a dangerous journey.

With a great deal of emotion, but also black humor, this Ukrainian response to existentialist science fiction films such as “2001,” “Solaris,” “Dark Star,” and “Moon” touches on timeless themes: mortality, loneliness, longing, and a universal need for human closeness, which even brightens the nihilistic final chord.

Doors open: 7.30 pm
Start: 8 pm
Admission: €5

The film will be shown in its original language (Ukrainian and French) with German and Ukrainian subtitles (bilingual).

This STRAZEcinema event is part of the “Series of events at STRAZE marking the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine” organized by STRAZEkultur in collaboration with Filmclub Casablanca Greifswald e. V. and the Heinrich Böll Foundation MV.
Other events include the exhibition “Healed Lands – Stories from the Liberated Territories in Ukraine”, the monodrama “The Road to Yrij” by Mariia Lisovska on March 1st, and the lecture and discussion format “Four Years of War in Ukraine – Consequences for Ukrainian Society” with Robert Sperfeld and Mariana Yaremchyshyna on March 2nd.


Monday is movie night at STRAZE.

This movie poster for “U ARE THE UNIVERSE” shows an astronaut in a spaceship pointing his finger at Earth, which is marked by explosions or lights on its surface. The perspective is from inside the spaceship, looking through a window at the planet. The astronaut wears a blue uniform with a Ukrainian insignia, suggesting a possible connection to Ukraine. The title “U ARE THE UNIVERSE” is prominently placed in white lettering on the poster. The overall aesthetic is dark and atmospheric, with a focus on the vastness of space and the fragility of Earth. The awards and mentions such as “OFFICIAL SELECTION WEIRD WEEKEND 2024,” “FILMFEST DRESDEN SEMIFINALIST,” and “TIFF NOMINEE” suggest that this is a film that has gained attention at festivals. The depiction of Earth with glowing dots could hint at a crisis, a discovery, or a metaphorical representation of humanity and its impact on the planet. The reflection of the astronaut in the window and the details inside the spacecraft add to the immersion and convey a sense of isolation and exploration. Overall, the poster conveys a science fiction story that likely deals with existential themes, humanity's role in the cosmos, and possibly global challenges. -image description copied from filmposter-archiv.de

(c) Drop-Out Cinema eG

Trailer (German version); youtube: Drop-Out Cinema

This movie poster for “U ARE THE UNIVERSE” shows an astronaut in a spaceship pointing his finger at Earth, which is marked by explosions or lights on its surface. The perspective is from inside the spaceship, looking through a window at the planet. The astronaut wears a blue uniform with a Ukrainian insignia, suggesting a possible connection to Ukraine. The title “U ARE THE UNIVERSE” is prominently placed in white lettering on the poster. The overall aesthetic is dark and atmospheric, with a focus on the vastness of space and the fragility of Earth. The awards and mentions such as “OFFICIAL SELECTION WEIRD WEEKEND 2024,” “FILMFEST DRESDEN SEMIFINALIST,” and “TIFF NOMINEE” suggest that this is a film that has gained attention at festivals. The depiction of Earth with glowing dots could hint at a crisis, a discovery, or a metaphorical representation of humanity and its impact on the planet. The reflection of the astronaut in the window and the details inside the spacecraft add to the immersion and convey a sense of isolation and exploration. Overall, the poster conveys a science fiction story that likely deals with existential themes, humanity's role in the cosmos, and possibly global challenges. -image description copied from filmposter-archiv.de

(c) Drop-Out Cinema eG

Trailer (German version); youtube: Drop-Out Cinema

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