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The Last Screening

2026Movie17 min

DramaMystery
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A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about the mind and history, with standout cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

On the night before the full-scale invasion, an old movie theater in Kyiv becomes a refuge for two strangers—Luka, a projectionist, and Varya, a mysterious girl. As alarming news comes in from all sides, they try to escape reality amid the illusions and light of the movie screen. But can cinema stop time?

Feels like

  • Cinematic Elegy
  • War-Torn Intimacy
  • Meta-Cinema
  • Atmospheric Melancholy
  • Ukrainian New Wave
  • Psychological Drama
  • Nostalgic Realism
  • Sound-Driven Narrative
  • Existential Dread
  • Visual Poetry

Crew

Directed by
Dmytro Ostapenko
Written by
Dmytro Ostapenko
Music by
Vladyslav Lekhan

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Facts

September 11, 2026 · 17 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 11, 2026
Runtime
17 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
Ukrainian
Made in
Ukraine
Budget
$2,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Last Screening good for date night?"

Questions about The Last Screening

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Last Screening good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Last Screening plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Last Screening in English?

Ukrainian

No, it was made in Ukrainian.