Ukraine, 2021, Valentyn Vasyanovych

The new film from the director of the 2019 Ukrainian stunner Atlantis (which we streamed in 2021) focuses on a Kiev surgeon traumatized by his time as a POW during the 2014-15 conflict with Russia over the contested Donbass region. Returning to his middle-class civilian existence after the war, the doctor tries to restore his relationship with his daughter and ex-wife. Vasyanovych’s transcendent tale of pain and healing is realized with medium long shots, extreme long takes, and rigorous compositions. “Critic’s Pick! It would be a bracing, haunting work even if it weren’t so timely.” –NY Times. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 125 min.

Reflection, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 5/20 thru at least 6/30 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $10 and you have 72 hours to watch it.

https://watch.eventive.org/reflection/play/6282902d09ba1300680ee4ff