Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon - Flowers Beyond the Dark

The Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon includes an introductory presentation, the film screening, and a post-film discussion and Q&A.

About "Flowers Beyond the Dark"

“Flowers Beyond the Dark" is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the first months of Russia’s invasion and reflects the collective memory formed in the Kyiv region during occupation and after its liberation in spring 2022.

Amid the chaos of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Natalia and Serhiy, a couple of artists separated by occupation, quickly lose any contact. They feel paralyzed, drowning in helplessness and uncertainty. At the same time, the soldiers of the 72nd brigade of the Armed Forces, Vitaliy and Serhiy, building unity and finding courage, guarding “the road of life”, a planned evacuation route for civilians. Priest Andriy Halavin is tending to the region's first mass burials on the territory of his church. Almost daily, he welcomes international delegations to share evidence of Russia's atrocities, while continuing to be the source of healing for locals who survived the occupation.

Rooted in the tradition of Ukrainian poetic cinema, the documentary offers a powerful witness account of events that must be remembered and understood.

About “Flowers Beyond the Dark” | Trailer

Time

• 5 PM — Doors Open
• 5:30-7:30 PM — Movie Screening
• 7:30-8 PM — Discussion

Seating is limited. Early RSVP recommended.

Fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds from this event will benefit Nova Ukraine, located at 425 Page Mill Road, FL 2, Palo Alto, CA 94306, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Nova Ukraine’s annual report and more information are available at . The remaining Fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds from this event will benefit NGO Congress of Cultural Activists (Конгрес Активістів Культури) a Ukraine non-profit organization, ID#: 39572679 located at 04071 Lukyanivska street, building 27, Apartment 138, Kyiv, Ukraine. “Net Proceeds” means the amount actually received after all costs, expenses, and deductions.

Parking Information:

Discounted parking will be available from 3–9 PM at 825 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Parking is $15 per vehicle, with an additional $10 fee for oversized vehicles. Guests should mention they are attending the Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon to receive the discounted rate.

This spring, Nova Ukraine invites you to join the Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon — a curated cinema series dedicated to Ukrainian storytelling, culture, strength, and resolve.

It's a community gathering with expert introductions, post-film discussions, and the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the credits roll.

Hosted at the C Ukraine Cultural Showcase in downtown San Francisco, this Cinema Club project creates a space where film becomes dialogue.

With the support of the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, we are building a regular cultural forum that strengthens Ukrainian-American ties through art, discussion, and shared experience.

C Ukraine is a cultural space and pop-up store that showcases and celebrates Ukrainian art, heritage, and innovation.

Located at: 875 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA

Guests can explore Ukrainian traditions, contemporary design, and creative brands — and now, engage with Ukrainian cinema in an intimate setting.

Please be advised that the dates and times are subject to change.

April 25 - 5-8 pm

May 10 - 5-8 pm

May 23 - 5-8 pm

Disclaimer:

Nova Ukraine reserves the right to use photos and videos taken during the event for marketing and publicity on our website, social media, or any third-party publication. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organizer and/or a photographer.

Nova Ukraine shall implement reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized recording or duplication during the screening at the event.

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