Date & time
Sunday, March 29, 2026
2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Films
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Screening: MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS with Director in attendance!
Speaker(s)
Julia Loktev, Elena Razlogova
Cost
This event is free
Organization
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Where
J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
J.A. De Sève Cinema
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Cinema Politica - My Undesirable Friends
Cinema Politica - My Undesirable Friends
Join Cinema Politica Concordia on Sunday, March 29, at J.A. De Sève Cinema for a special screening of MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS! This sweeping, on-the-ground deep dive explores Russia’s sociopolitical landscape in the months leading up to the invasion of Ukraine.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Julia Loktev, moderated by Dr. Elena Razlogova, author and Professor of History at Concordia.
ABOUT THE FILM
Julia Loktev · 5h30m (15 min. intermission) · Russian with English subs
An epic representation of the impact of Putin’s draconian war against independent media, Loktev’s film captures the tireless efforts of Moscow journalists fighting for the truth in the months leading up to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
EVENT DETAILS
This screening is on Sunday at J.A. DeSève Cinema. Admission by donation ($5–10 suggested, cash only). The venue is wheelchair accessible. Mask-wearing is recommended.