Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon - Second Wind |Nova Ukraine

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 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.

March 14 - 5-8 pm

March 28 - 4-7 pm

April 11 - 5-8 pm

April 25 - 5-8 pm

May 10 - 4-7 pm

May 23 - 4-7 pm

From the frontlines of Ukraine to the roof of Africa. A film about five Ukrainian veterans who redefined what's possible.

What happens when defenders who've given everything — limbs, certainty, youth — decide they still have something left to prove?

Second Wind follows four amputee soldiers and a severely wounded female sniper as they attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. The film documents the raw, inner transformations: overcoming pain, rethinking the trauma of war, and finding power in brotherhood. Their journey is a profound act of defiance and a powerful symbol of Ukraine’s indomitable spirit, of the hope emerging from the ashes of war, and a universal testament to the resolve of the human spirit.

This film aims to inspire. It replaces pity with admiration. War fatigue with human triumph. Resignation with action.

About Second Wind | Trailer

General Admission — $25

Students — $20

Children (0–5) — Free

Join us for the opening screening of the Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon.

Seating is limited. Early RSVP recommended.

The evening includes an introductory presentation, the film screening, and a post-film discussion and Q&A.

100% of the net proceeds from tonight’s screening will be split 50/50 between Nova Ukraine and Leonid Foundation, both of which are 501(c)(3) charities.

Film is a “work in progress” and does not represent it as a final version.

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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