U Are the Universe – Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

Set in the near future, the film follows Andriy Melnyk, a Ukrainian astronaut on a mission to transport nuclear waste to Callisto, a deserted moon of Jupiter. But a catastrophic explosion unfolds before his eyes, annihilating the entire Earth. Suddenly, Andriy seems to be the only human left in the universe.

His sole companion is a robot whose humor feels oddly out of place in such a dire situation. Lost and isolated, Andriy drifts into despair, until a message from a French astronaut stranded on a distant space station reaches him. Determined to save her, he embarks on a journey that turns this classic sci-fi tale into a profound exploration of human connection and resilience.

Filmed by Pavlo Ostrikov amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the movie resonates with added poignancy. It’s a moving story of love, loneliness, joy, and sorrow,a testament to the importance of finding someone who understands and supports us, even in the most desperate moments.