Screenings
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CEREES screenings present films at QMUL and local cinemas. We showcase films from the region to prompt discussion of contemporary and historical issues.
Friday 24 April, 2026
Words of Defiance
On Friday 24 April, the Centre for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at QMUL welcomed Dmytro Kuleba, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine, and Bjorn Berge (Deputy Secretary General, Council of Europe) to celebrate the publication of an important account of the war in Ukraine. Joined by Dr Olesya Khromeychuk (Ukrainian Institute London) and the international lawyer, writer and filmmaker Philippe Sands KC to discuss Berge’s new book, Words of Defiance, which combines Kuleba’s wartime speeches with a rare and authoritative account of how the war in Ukraine unfolded on the world stage.
Wednesday 3 December, 2025
Ukraine: Everyday Resilience by Yan Dobronosov
The Photo Exhibition “Ukraine: Everyday Resilience” by Yan Dobronosov tells vivid stories of life in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion. Through his photographic lens, the exhibition acts as a form of cultural diplomacy — a quiet, poignant reminder of the ongoing war and the resilience of the people living through it.
Queen Mary University of London, E1 4NS
Monday 28 April, 2025
Symphony of Sirens in Baku
‘Screening’ (or listening) of Arseny Avraamov’s 1922 musical work incorporating the city of Baku as its orchestra. Plus, discussion of the place of the Asian city in the avant-garde vision of the city.
Queen Mary University of London, E1 4NS
Monday 29 January, 2024
Katia Izmailova
Valerii Todorovskii’s 1994 film and launch of A History of Russian Literature on Film by Professor David Gillespie, Dr Marina Korneeva
Queen Mary University of London, E1 4NS
Monday 10 July, 2023
Red Africa
Alexander Markov’s documentary on the history of the influence exerted by the USSR over across Africa between 1960 -1990, working from extraordinary archival footage filmed by Soviet operators.
Barbican Cinema
Thursday 22 June, 2023
Famine
Screening and Panel Discussion
Famine is a Russian film depicting the 1921-22 famine in Russia and Ukraine and international relief efforts. It has been banned in Russia.
Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road London E1 4UJ
Shape the Conversation
To form part of the conversation on Eurasia, participate in our programme of events, or find out how we can support your research, please contact the Centre Director Dr Andy Willimott (a.willimott@qmul.ac.uk).