UNDER THE VOLCANO
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"A cleverly conceived drama… If the film promises an eruption, it doesn’t disappoint."
— Variety
"Kocur finds a way to keep the war in our minds, its aftershocks on the very edge of the continent on display."
“Kocur has given form to the purgatory of survival in times of horror… A timely narrative…”
“Kocur smartly keeps the war itself off-screen, allowing its presence to haunt the family’s every conversation, every gesture.”
“An emotional exploration of a family's fight for survival, personal relationships, and the immeasurable impact of geopolitics on individual lives."
ABOUT THE FILM
Poland - Drama - 102 mins - 2024
‘Under the Volcano’, Polish director Damian Kocur’s second feature, tells the story of a Ukrainian family spending the last day of their holiday in Tenerife, Spain. They do not know yet that the next day their life would completely change. Once at the airport, their flight is canceled: Russia has invaded Ukraine. Trapped on the island, overnight the tourists become refugees.
irected by Damian Kocur | Produced by Lizart Film, Hawk Art, MGM and TVP
International Sales: Salaud Morisset
Official Selections: Toronto International Film Festival 2024, BFI London Film Festival 2024, AFI Fest 2024, Vancouver International Film Festival 2024, Thessaloniki Film Festival 2024, Zurich Film Festival 2024, Warsaw International Film Festival 2024, Polish Film Festival 2024, Rome Film Fest 2024