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15:42 29 Sep 2024

Ukrainian sci-fi Film "U ARE THE UNIVERSE" takes top honors at Strasbourg Film Festival

Фото обкладинки: «Ти — Космос»

The Ukrainian film "U ARE THE UNIVERSE," directed by Pavlo Ostrikov, won the top award at the Festival Européen du Film Fantastique de Strasbourg, held from September 20 to 29.

This achievement was reported by the State Agency for Cinema, as noted by Rubryka.

The film received the festival's main award, the Golden Octopus, along with the Silver Melies award, which qualifies it for the prestigious Golden Melies award in European genre cinema. "We congratulate the creative team on their victory and wish them new achievements!" the agency stated.

«Ти — Космос» здобув головну відзнаку

Photo: Festival Européen du Film Fantastique de Strasbourg

"U ARE THE UNIVERSE" is a sci-fi tragicomedy that tells the story of Andrii, a Ukrainian trucker who is the last surviving human after Earth's explosion. He establishes contact with French scientist Catherine, and despite the vast distance, they decide to meet.

The lead role is played by Volodymyr Kravchuk, currently a soldier in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, alongside a robot character named Maxim, voiced by fellow soldier Leonid Popadko.

«Ти — Космос» здобув головну відзнаку

Cover photo: "U ARE THE UNIVERSE"

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and is set to be released in Ukraine in the spring of 2025.

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