Screening of Slovo House (2017), a documentary by Taras Tomenko.

The , the Wolfson College Film Society, and the warmly invite you to a screening of , directed by Taras Tomenko. The screening is generously sponsored by Fresh Production UA.

This documentary explores the history of the Slovo House in 1920s–30s Kharkiv, then the capital of Soviet Ukraine, and the fate of the Ukrainian writers who lived there. Bringing together archival materials, testimonies, and literary texts, the film reconstructs the lives of those who became central to what is now known as the "Executed Renaissance" — a vibrant cultural movement that marked a decisive moment

The destruction of this generation under Stalinist repression was not only a political tragedy, but a profound rupture in Ukraine’s cultural development, the consequences of which continue to shape Ukrainian intellectual life today. By recovering these voices, the film highlights both the richness of Ukrainian cultural history and the enduring importance of preserving it in the face of repeated attempts to erase it.
This documentary version of Slovo House serves as an introduction to the feature version of it that will be screened later in the term, preparing the audience for a deeper understanding of its themes and historical context.

🎞 Language: Ukrainian with English subtitles
⏱ Duration: 81 minutes

💙💛 This is a charity event. All proceeds support humanitarian efforts in Kharkiv and its region. One of our trusted partners is KHARPP.
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