How to Divorce During The War

Skyrybos karo metu

2026 | fiction | 108 min | Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland, Czech Republic

Vilnius 2022. High-flying executive Marija chooses the worst possible moment for an honest conversation with her husband Vytas about divorcing – just one day before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine goes into full scale. Now the couple must navigate the process of separation as it collides with a refugee and mid-life crisis.

Team

Director & writer Andrius Baležvičius
Cinematographer Narvydas Naujalis
Producer Marija Razgutė
Associate producer Brigita Beniušytė
Co-producers Vincent Quénault, Jeanne Geiben, Jessie Fisk, Jakub Kostal, Vratislav Šlajer
A production of M-Films
A co-production of Red Lion, Feline Films, Bionaut
With the support of Lithuanian Film Centre, Film Fund Luxembourg, Screen Ireland, Czech Film Fund, Creative Europe MEDIA, Lithuanian National Radio and Television
International Sales New Europe Film Sales

Festivals & Awards

New Nordic Films Co-Production Market
Berlinale Co-Production Market
Sundance Film Festival 2026 World Dramatic Competition, world premiere

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