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How to Divorce During the War

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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.

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David Fear Rolling Stone 17h
Prepare to relate in a way that will almost assuredly be too close for comfort. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 2d
It’s smart, dryly humorous, and perfectly shot. Go to Full Review Guy Lodge Variety 3d
A drily witty, subtly searing comedy from writer-director Andrius Blaževičius, “How to Divorce During the War” is both empathetic and surgical as it examines both partners’ attempts to sublimate selfish angst into social activism. Go to Full Review Dave Giannini Geek Vibes Nation 11h
7/10
How to Divorce During the War may not be perfectly gratifying, but sometimes even having one great scene (and several good moments) is enough to keep the film afloat and make for an easy recommendation for those who can deal with a stylistic challenge Go to Full Review Nadia Dalimonte Next Best Picture 14h
8/10
"How to Divorce During the War" excels as a profound exploration of navigating relationships in an increasingly fragmented world. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending 3d
A-
...that’s what makes (the film) such a glorious, chilling and penetrating work. That satiric tone is there throughout, so the film is always one step removed from realism, allowing for a true analysis of the character of the characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrius Blazevicius

Director

Zygimante Elena Jakstaite

Actor

Marius Repsys

Actor

Amelija Adomaitytė

Actor

Indre Patkauskaite

Actor

Gintare Parulyte

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Andrius Blazevicius
Producer
Marija Razgute
Screenwriter
Andrius Blazevicius
Production Co
M-Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Lithuanian
Runtime
1h 48m