10.11 | MONDAY | 19:00 | Dad's Lullaby + QA session | London Premiere
Directed by Lesia Diak
Ukraine/ 2024 / 1 hour 18 minutes 25 seconds / Ukrainian / Documentary
Feature Fiction Competition, IFFWW 2025
The unseen damage inflicted by war on personal relationships pushes war veteran Serhiy away from his family. Haunted by loss and war, he battles to reconnect with his wife, Nadiia, and their three sons, Sasha (11), Artem (8) and Nikita (3).
The film takes an unexpected turn when Serhiy turns the camera on the director herself. This role reversal creates a space for vulnerable dialogue about love and human relationships as the filmmaker shares her own experiences of a breakup with another Ukrainian war veteran. The trust and empathy built between the protagonist and the filmmaker not only convey war’s lasting emotional toll but also showcase the healing potential of storytelling and documentary filmmaking.
Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
Tickets:
- £10 — General Admission
- £5 — Student Ticket (with valid student ID)
NOTE: We kindly remind guests that a valid photo ID is required for entry to the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
