How to Divorce During the War

A sharply observed divorce drama with a strong sense of recognition, in which a marriage unravels as war breaks out in Ukraine.

Divorce is never easy, but when it coincides with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the separation becomes even more fraught for Marija, Vytas, and their clear-eyed daughter, Dovile. Living in Lithuania, they are not directly touched by the fighting, yet the anger and anxiety provoked by events unfolding so close to home weigh heavily on them. As the world around them destabilizes, the values on which they have built their sense of security begin to fracture. With humor, warmth, and a keen eye for the complexity and absurdity of everyday life, the film offers a powerful reflection on contemporary European reality.

• Johan Blomqvist