Russian, E. European & Eurasian Center: Co-sponsored Events

Slavic Film Series: Гуцулка Ксеня [Hutsulka Ksenia] (Ukrainian)

Event Type

Sponsor

The Slavic Graduate Student Association, the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, and the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center

Location

Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080 LCLB)

Date

Nov 6, 2025 7:00 pm

Cost

Free and open to the public

Contact

Danielle Hix

E-Mail

dhix2@Illinois.edu

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The Slavic Film Series Presents:

Гуцулка Ксеня [Hutsulka Ksenia] (Ukrainian)

Directed by Alena Demyanenko

In Ukrainian with English Subtitles

November 6, 2025
7:00 pm - Lucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB 1080
707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana

Coming soon is our next film in the Slavic Film Series, the Ukrainian comedy/musical "Hutsulka Ksenia" (2019). Filmed and written by Alena Demyanenko, it is set in 1939 and features a unique blend of romance, folklore, and comedy while following the story of Yaro in the Carpathian Mountains, where he meets the young Ksenia and experiences the rich Hutsul culture. For music lovers, it features performances by the Ukrainian experimental band Dakh Daughters. We welcome everyone to come enjoy this fun film with us, practice Ukrainian language, and experience a unique part of Ukrainian culture.

For those interested, the trailer is available on YouTube. Snacks and drinks will be provided and the film will be shown with English subtitles. Please reach out to dhix2@illinois.edu with any questions.

Cosponsored by: Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures; Slavic Graduate Student Association; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center