How to Divorce During the War
Lituania, República Checa, Luxemburgo, Irlanda, 2026.
Directed by: Andrius Blazevicius.
Andrius Blaževičius is a Lithuanian filmmaker. His debut "The Saint" (2016) premiered at Warsaw and Busan, winning six national awards. His latest film, "How to Divorce During the War," continues his exploration of social tension and personal crisis.
Cast: Dovilė Amelija Adomaitytė, Vytas Marius Repšys, Žygimantė Elena Jakštaitė.
Running time: 108 min.
Synopsis
Vilnius, 2022. Marija, a high-ranking executive, chooses the worst possible moment to discuss divorce with her husband: the eve of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this context, the film questions if Lithuania is next on Putin's list. Blaževičius explores the limits of empathy and privilege, reflecting on the realization that one might not be as "good" as they believed. Combining domestic drama with a devastating global vision, the director introduces elements of effective comedy that interweave with the surrounding environmental harshness.
Vilnius, 2022. Marija, a high-ranking executive, chooses the worst possible moment to discuss divorce with her husband: the eve of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this context, the film questions if Lithuania...